FARMING AND GETTING YOUR PRODUCE TO THE GROCER

No one ever said farming was easy. Young and beginning farmers may face extra challenges too. These include high start up costs, availability of land, and cost of land, equipment, seed, livestock, feed, and fertilizer.

Although these may seem like huge barriers, there are still opportunities for young and beginning farmer hopefuls to join the farming profession. Some young and beginning farmers are doing so by thinking of unique ways to solve these issues. Some examples:
-Working and gradually deferring salary for equity.
-Renting land and or Equipment.
-Buying Land for a longer period.
-Finding mentors to help you make difficult decisions and give advice.

after Harvesting its Important to get your produce to the consumer.

As a farmer or value-added food producer, you might be thinking about expanding your food business by selling to grocery stores, wholesalers, foodservice institutions, or restaurants, but you probably aren't sure how exactly to go about doing that. Its important to research. Below are some things to consider:
1. Packaging
2. Pricing
3. Delivery
4. Invoicing
5. Quality assurance

                                                   

                                                           'The Best Culture Is Agriculture"

Akwasi Tagoe
(Farmer)