Category: Farming System
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Posted on February 1, 1993
Making a shepherd’s life easier: how to handle a 300-ewe flock without a lot of help (Research Brief #9)
There are ways to manage a 300-ewe flock without a lot of hired help or expensive choring equipment.
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Posted on January 1, 1993
Beef, sheep can provide modest income souce in northern Wisconsin (Research Brief #7)
A livestock operation in northern Wisconsin won’t make you rich, but it can provide a source of supplemental income.
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Posted on October 1, 1992
Organic potatoes: they can be grown, but can they be profitable? (Research Brief #4)
Organic potatoes can be grown on a large-scale without commercial pesticides and standard fertilizers. However, production costs for organic potatoes are higher and their yields […]
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Posted on July 1, 1992
Preplant soil nitrate test saves money, protects groundwater (Research Brief #2)
The preplant soil nitrate test can save farmers money while reducing the risk of groundwater contamination