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Hobby farm ideas to make money8/3/2023 ![]() ![]() In this digital age, there are nearly infinite ways to make a real income, writing about what you know and love. Bob, over at the Online Garlic Farmer's Market, has some great tips on selling seed garlic online.Ħ. ![]() Selling garlic at the farmer's market is great, but selling premium bulbs as seed garlic to other growers can command a far higher price. This book is one of my favorites about getting started growing and selling them.ĥ. There's a quickly growing market for sustainably grown and harvested Chinese medicinals. Again, Lynn offers excellent guidance on growing herbs for the market garden, in this article hosted by Johnny's Selected Seeds.Ĥ. Those little things can make a difference, come tax time!ģ. Aside from feeling GREAT about sharing all that wonderful home-grown bounty, if your food pantry is a non-profit, you can take that donation out on your tax return. One other idea - if you find that even with preserving your harvest and selling the extra, you still have surplus produce - consider donating it to your local food pantry. This book has really transformed my approach to market gardening, bringing a whole new level of productivity and organization to our efforts. Whether selling from a garden cart at the end of your driveway, a booth at the farmers' market, or through a CSA, that extra produce can be a good seasonal stream of income. When people think of making money from a homestead, chances are, market gardening is one of the first things that comes to mind. I hope you find some of these ideas helpful, as you get your own brainstorming juices flowing! 52 Ways to Make Money on a Small Homestead:ġ. Whenever possible, I've linked each idea to either my favorite online resource for getting started, or to a book that I've found especially informative. Instead, I've focused on endeavors that can be done with two acres of land or less, and with very little start-up cash. I've also not included anything that requires a large outlay of capital - like establishing a commercial kitchen, or dedicated milking parlor. This means you won't see some of the usual ideas for farm income - like raising beef. ![]() So what follows is a list of ways to make money from the homestead - specifically geared for those with limited acreage. We're on just a tad more than two acres here, and I know we're not the only ones working with small parcels. One limiting factor about our homestead, however, is its size. ![]()
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