Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Hoophouse Business Planning Publication from MSU

Here is a great publication for all those interested in the costs of adding a hoophouse to your production system.  This can be scaled up or down depending on your interests.The publication includes forms and sample production expenses. 
Model Business Plan for Season Extension with Hoophouses, Michigan State University Extension Bulletin E-3112
If you need personalized help with business planning, please contact me and I will put you in touch with our agriculture economics specialists. 

Friday, June 11, 2010

Interesting article on Denver urban farms


Interested in the urban farm movement?  Check out this interesting article in Grist highlighting some successful projects going on in Denver. (Photo from the article www.grist.org)