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Grants for Small-Scale Farms

Small-scale and beginning farmers can find grants to grow and improve their operations by exploring funding sources and cost-share options and learning how to use grants to expand markets, diversify products and mentor other producers.

Farm And Ranch FinancesBusiness Planning And ManagementFinancial StatementsBeginning Farming
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Food Hubs: Considerations for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

By Josh Campbell and Courtney Bir. Food hubs represent a valuable opportunity for new farmers to build resilient, profitable businesses by expanding their reach beyond traditional sales channels. They should be explored by beginning farmers and

Beginning FarmingFarm And Ranch Finances
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Overview of Opportunities for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

By Tori Marshall and Amy Hagerman. Learn about opportunities available for beginning farmers and ranchers for financial support, education and minimizing risk on an operation.

Beginning FarmingFarm And Ranch Finances
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A Resource Guide for Beginning Farmers in Oklahoma

This circular serves as a beginners guide for farmers by providing resources and recommendations essential to starting a farm.

Beginning FarmingBusiness Planning And ManagementBusiness Strategy And MarketingCropsFarm And Ranch FinancesOrganic And Sustainable
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Oklahoma Pasture Rental Rates: 2020-21

A 2020-2021 survey reporting the rental agreements, rates and influencing factors of leasing pasture land in Oklahoma.

Beginning FarmingBusiness Planning And ManagementFarm And Ranch FinancesLeasing And Rental Rates
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Aquaculture: Realities and Potentials When Getting Started

General information to help producers gain a better understanding of the challenges involved in establishing a successful fish farm.

Animal Care And Production Water IssuesBeginning FarmingFarm And Ranch FinancesWaterWildlife
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Starting a Sheep Enterprise

Things one should consider before getting into the sheep business along with basic tips and tricks for those who decide to.

Beginning FarmingFarm And Ranch FinancesLivestockSheep
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The Economics of Deer Farming: Startup Costs and Yearly Maintenance Costs

An overview of the economics of starting a deer farm through reviewing three case studies of different sized farms programmed in the DeerCalc software.

Beginning FarmingBusiness Planning And ManagementFarm And Ranch FinancesWildlife