How to make money with a farm-based business?

Answer 1

What we did was specialize in a few vegetables. Tomatoes, Yellow Squash and Green Beans. It really not take much land. We had about 2 Acres planted. Then every evening late we pick everything for the next day and load in the Truck. Took about 2 hours. We go the next morning and setup at the County Farmer's Market and be sold out by 12. Any excess we have in the Field we sold to a Local Grocery Store and small Service Station (Tomatoes for Hamburgers), but, at a lesser rate than what we got at the Farmer's Market. We made about $100 a day until everything stopped producing in the Fall.
How our Market worked. It was sponsored by the County Extension Office. They had it at the Fair Grounds and it was free to setup. We had to Register and were able to take Food Stamps, which actually helped.
With big business today adding competition people need to specialize in a certain area.
Another thing that can add to your income is Pumpkins. Either do a "you pick" or sell at the market and local stores. We never did the pumpkins, but, the County Extension Office will send someone to look at what you have and help you know some ideas. With pumpkins and a you pick, the man told us, just cut the pumpkins from the vine so a child can easily grab one without pulling up your vines. Another u-pick idea was not Grapes, but, "Muscadines". We were told this goes well as many people in my State use them for Jams and Jellies to sell to tourists.

Answer 2

Aim for a truck garden. Field crops may give a return of around $200 to $300 an acre, but a vegetable garden can show returns of $2000 an acre. While it IS more labor intensive, it can be very rewarding. One farmer in our area grows only sweet corn, pumpkins, Indian Corn, and gourds. He aims for the fall decorating market. He sells the sweet corn, then shocks the stalks and sells them for decorating. Right now cattle are a good price, so a cow-calf operation may prove lucrative. However, if the market drops, you could lose out. If you live close to a large city, try an herb garden. Take your herbs to a local farmer's market. People will pay well for fresh herbs. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

to make money with a farm based business you could:

convert and rent out farm units for small businesses

Grow crops (an old favorite)

Birth, nurture, feed and kill animals for tasty burgers/chops



good luck!