Farm Bureau Insurance is offering a free insurance plan to homeowners and renters who are not covered by a traditional mortgage.The service, called Farm Bureau Farm and Home, will cover about $50 in cash premiums to cover farm products and farm services, including irrigation, crop insurance, and pest control.The Farm Bureau says the service is […]
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When farmers start to see the fruits of their labor, it’s time to stop being the poor farmers
I know the way the world is going.I know how the world has changed.I’ve grown up in this place, I know what it means to be poor.I want to be a farmer.But I don’t.I can’t afford to.I have no savings.I’m not earning enough to buy a house.I don.I just don’t have the money to buy […]
Aurora Farms: We are on the way to saving the last few of the last of the endangered horses and mules
Aurora Farms in North Dakota has become a national leader in the fight against climate change.It has become an example of a farm with a passion for caring for animals and climate change and who is using their position as an example to inspire other farms to do the same.Aurora farms were established by a […]
How to grow a farm on the cheap
When it comes to growing crops on the back of a farm, the cost is often a major concern.It’s also an issue that can impact farmers’ ability to pay their bills, making the farm a financial necessity for many.The cost of farm equipment can be as high as $1,500 per acre, according to Farm and […]
‘I think it’s the best of times’ as wildfires spread across Northern California
I think it is the best time to be in the Bay Area, said Kevin S. Dannemiller, a retired engineer from Santa Clara County.I just think there is a lot of optimism about it and it’s really good for the economy and people,” he said.DANNEMILLER, 70, was one of the few people to have lived […]
Which is the most endangered farm in Washington state?
A farm that grows corn and soybeans and is the home of a pair of dogs has become the most threatened farm in the state.It’s the result of a combination of factors, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.The farm, the tanaka, was destroyed by fire last year and is now being cared for at […]
How Wilco bought the farm for $3M
Wilco is a small but highly-respected, well-regarded Canadian producer of music.They are known for their progressive music and live shows, and are famous for their “Sunflower Farm” in Seattle.They also have a small and well-known restaurant in Seattle called Wilco Cantina. The farm is a sprawling property that has an acre of land on it. In October […]