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To establish your small agricultural operation among competitors, it’s crucial to plan and put into action smart marketing strategies. Local farmers’ markets are exploding in popularity across Florida and serve as a great fit for smaller agri-businesses lacking the time or resources to invest in an on-farm market.

Euthanasia is not something anyone enjoys talking about, but if you have horses or other pets it is a subject that will most likely need to be addressed at some point.  Researching options and selecting the most appropriate situation can minimize the stress and pain for both you and your horse when that time comes.

Agriculture is an industry that is often taken for granted.  When we sit down for a home cooked meal, we don’t always think of the farmer who planted the food we have prepared, or the grocer who purchased from the farmer.  Instead, we commonly focus on the taste and the fellowship with family.

Sharing your successes is important in business.  It strengthens the relationship with your clients and allows your team to celebrate their accomplishments.  We’ve had a recent success that involves a Phoenix potato farmer I represent.

Last month, we barely scratched the surface when we brought to mind some very interesting facets of the public refrigerated warehousing (PRW) industry and the overarching cold-supply food chain. There’s much more to share.

Trying to accomplish your citrus business planning goals without a financial plan is like trying to navigate without a map: you may arrive late or even miss your destination. By providing an integrated view of your family and family business’ personal and financial goals, a plan can help you see where your business stands today,

It’s a rare business that runs full throttle throughout the year. For most enterprises, there are peak times and down times, “slow” seasons and busy seasons. And for many businesses in Florida, the slow season—summertime—is already here.

Operating your own business often means that your income tax return is more complex than someone who is employed by an outside company. Typically, employment taxes are withheld from an employee’s pay by an employer. However, owners of farms, ranches or groves that are treated as a partnership or reported on Form 1040 are often

As any ag business is well-aware, a sound financial plan implementing a team approach is integral to running a successful ag operation.  A do-it-yourself approach just isn’t going to cut it.  To secure your farm’s financial future, you need to bring together a solid team of advisors and experts that are well equipped and ready to help you assess all

Laminitis is an extremely painful cause of lameness in horses. Laminitis occurs due to inflammation and interruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae of the foot. The laminae are what connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone in the foot of the horse. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, there is