Can one make a good living by organic farming?
Your question is far too broad for a really specific. It’s like me asking you where in the ocean I can find a shark. It depends…
First, what do you consider a good living? Second, where would you farm and what type of farm? Fruits, vegetables, livestock, dairy, grains? Next what type of business structure- direct market or commercial/wholesale? What is your experience level-is this a new venture or do you have a lot of experience in agriculture?
Yes, you can make a good living being an organic farmer. But you can also fail miserably. Like any business in agriculture or any other industry, you must have a business plan and a good bit of knowledge and experience of what you are doing to succeed.
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January 17th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Your question is far too broad for a really specific. It’s like me asking you where in the ocean I can find a shark. It depends…
First, what do you consider a good living? Second, where would you farm and what type of farm? Fruits, vegetables, livestock, dairy, grains? Next what type of business structure- direct market or commercial/wholesale? What is your experience level-is this a new venture or do you have a lot of experience in agriculture?
Yes, you can make a good living being an organic farmer. But you can also fail miserably. Like any business in agriculture or any other industry, you must have a business plan and a good bit of knowledge and experience of what you are doing to succeed.
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I was a farmer for 30 years (organic and conventional)
January 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
yes you can but it will involve years/decades of very hard work with low pay before you get to the point of making a decent middle class living from your organic farm. At least that has been my experience.
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