evaluation of resources sustainable small farming & ranching what are the possibilities?
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Evaluationof Resources Sustainable Small Farming & Ranching
What are the possibilities?
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Inventory of Resources
You need to determine what you have… So you can see the possibilities of what you can do.
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Human Resources, Skills & Interests
Personal (and family) interests
Experience/skills that have prepared you for farming or other small acreage venture.
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Your Financial Resources
What you have in mind…
What you can afford???
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Understanding your financial resources
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Understanding your financial resources
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Look at your natural resources
Land
Vegetation
Water
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Land Resources
Soil Soil types, texture Organic matter
content pH
Vegetation Timber area Weed problem
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Water Resource considerations - Surface water (streams, creeks, or
ponds) on your property?
Water rights for this surface water?
Existing wells – Water capacity? Limitations on amount and type of usage?
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Climate considerations
Growing season (first and last frost) Minimum winter temperatures
(hardiness zone) Precipitation Micro climates Winds Sun – aspect and coverage
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Climate Considerations
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Physical Resources Buildings – number, uses, condition
Fencing – type, condition
Equipment – condition, uses
Other??
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Create a map of your property
Helps you see the “whole” picture
Identifies assets and problem areas
Allows you the option to look at different scenarios.
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Well
Marshy
Stream
Weedy
Septic
Gate
Fence
Trees
LegendAcres = 25
Animals: 6 cattle, 1 horse, 3 goats
Pastures = 1
Months animals grazed = 9
Soils = sandy clay loam, silt
Grasses present = T. fescue, orchard, clover, bent grassWeeds present = Canada Thistle, pigweed
House
Barn Barn
Property Map
Manure pile
Water trough
Bare ground
Barn
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To include on your map Buildings – house, barns, shed, etc
Facilities – pastures, fences, wells, septic tanks, power lines, sewer lines, etc
Assets – existing vegetation, pastures, streams, ponds, irrigation features
Problems – easements, weed areas, etc.
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Resource evaluation includes knowing legal limitations:
Water rights
Regulations – federal, state, county, city
Zoning
Other
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State / Local Regulations
Health regulations Noxious weed laws Animal issues Nuisance laws Right to farm
ordinances Zoning issues
CSU Extension
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Zoning Issues limit or establish:
The allowed uses for your land
The number and type of animals
A ratio of building to land Setbacks and/or easements
within your zone
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Other Resource Considerations
Labor – availability, skills and expertise to contribute, potential sources for contact.
Byproducts - If applicable, are there currently waste resources that could be turned to product?
Liability -
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Market Resources Demographics of area
Location of market outlets
Availability of processing
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Community Resources
Extension to help with production and marketing
NRCS, Soil & Water Conservation Districts can help with conservation
Small Business Development Centers can
help with business plans
Banks to consider loans
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Summary
Know what you have before making plans
Assess whole farm resources for current and future potential
Look at human, financial, natural, physical, market and community resources
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CreditsPresentation developed by Cultivating Success
TM: Sustainable Small Farms Education.
Photos provided by Cultivating Success
TM staff, unless otherwise noted.
Video segments taken from:“Affinity Farm: A Small-Acreage Farm Shares Strategies” produced by Ben Troka, University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Copywrite 2005, University of Idaho.
“Meadowlark Farm: A Case Study of a Small-Acreage Farm” produced by Ben Troka, University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Copywrite 2005, University of Idaho.
“Riley Creek Blueberry Farm: A Case Study of a Small-Acreage Farm” produced by Ben Troka, University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Copywrite 2002, University of Idaho Extension.
“Nothing But Herbs: A Case Study of a Small-Acreage Farm” produced by Ben Troka, University of Idaho College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Copywrite 2001, University of Idaho Extension.