August 28, 2014
Could crowdfunding help you fund your next farm purchase or enterprise? Possibly. But, it’s good to know the facts before you get too far “in the weeds.” There are 5 types of crowdfunding: financial return equity, debt, royalty, non-financial reward, and donation. If you’re using a crowdfunding website like gofundme.com or kickstarter.com for your campaign,… Read More >
August 26, 2014
From Main Line Today featuring Berks County’s Frecon Farms and The Other Farm Brewing Company
Making cheese was not always in the plans for Sue Miller of Chester Springs. She and her husband were milking cows and growing crops, but needed to do something else to “save the farm” with the rising costs, slimmer margins, and nearby urban sprawl. Waking up from a dream one morning, she popped out of… Read More >
July 28, 2014
Read the full Philadelphia Inquirer article here.
July 16, 2014
Click here for the article from Penn State Extension
June 26, 2014
http://farmcommons.org/resources/understanding-insurance-policies-farm
June 4, 2014
See the full article here
May 14, 2014
While this brief article is about ranching, it can be applied to ANY agricultural business. From the Ranching for Profit Blog. http://blog.ranchmanagement.com/2014/05/13/theres-nothing-wrong-with-a-hobby.aspx
April 8, 2014
NEW THIS YEAR! Vollmecke Orchards & CSA will be offering a combination fruit and vegetable CSA share in the Eagleview Corporate Center. Pickup location will be at the Chester County Economic Development Council office, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton. Pre-boxed shares will be available for pickup each Wednesday, from June 4th – October 29, from 3… Read More >
March 3, 2014
http://www.victorybeer.com/news/victory-brewing-company-merits-2014-sustainable-agriculture-business-leadership-award/