If you’re thinking about buying a farm in Lake City, you probably already know that you’ll need to come up with a down payment – and that’s true whether you’re buying a farm with a house or farmland without other structures on it. Here’s what you need to know. How Much of a Down Payment […]
2 More Ways to Warm a Freezing Newborn Calf, and What to Do if All Else Fails
If you’ve got a newborn calf that’s suffering from cold stress after prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures consider these two practical ways to quickly warm it up, as recommended by Beef Magazine—a national cattle information source. Place the calf inside your warm vehicle If you’ve got a warm vehicle place the newborn into your truck […]
2 Ways to Warm a Newborn Calf After Exposure to Extreme Cold
If you’re a beef or a dairy farmer and you breed your cows on a schedule that produces calves all year long, you know how dangerous freezing winter temperatures can be for newborn calves. Being prepared to facilitate their survival is of utmost importance. If you’ve got a newborn that is suffering from cold stress […]
Can I Get a Mortgage on a Farm?
If you’re thinking about buying a farm in North Florida, you may not have all the cash to buy it outright – but can you get a mortgage to purchase farmland? Here’s what you need to know. Can I Get a Mortgage on a Farm? Usually, you can borrow money to buy a farm. The […]
Farmland FAQ: What You Need to Know if You’re Buying Farmland in Florida
If you’re thinking about buying a farm in Lake City or a nearby community, you need to do your homework. Check out this farmland FAQ if you’re considering starting your own farm – it covers a lot of the common questions we get from people who are looking for land around Lake City. Farmland FAQ: […]
How Far From Town Should You Look for a Farm?
If you’re like many people, your dream of farm ownership is just a few months away – but you have to find the perfect location first. Here’s what you need to know abut how far from town you should look for a farm, and how to figure out what’s right for you. How Far From […]
How Do You Know You’re Ready to Buy a Farm?
If you’re like many people, you’re dreaming of living the farm life – you want a big property filled with livestock, and you’re prepared to do all the hard work it entails. But how do you know you’re ready to buy a farm? Here’s what to look at as you take stock of your options. […]
Should You Offer a Discount When You Sell an Outdated Home?
If you’re like most people selling a home in North Florida – whether it’s on a farm or an equestrian property or it’s in a subdivision, you know you need it to look its best. But what if you don’t have the cash on-hand for updates? Should you offer a discount when you sell an […]
Should You Perform a Web Soil Survey?
Whether you’re a new farmer, or you’ve been farming for years, a Web Soil Survey (WSS) allows you to obtain a wealth of information about a property that you may be considering buying, renting, or looking to manage more efficiently. What Is a WSS? The WSS is a web application that’s operated by the USDA […]
Can Shade Hurt Your Crops?
Hills, trees, and buildings can cause shade along the edges of your vegetable production fields and spell disaster for your crops. Shade problems that may not be so noticeable during the summer months can become more apparent as the year draws on because the sun sits lower in the sky. Slowed Growth and Reduced Yield […]
