A wide view of a US farm in early morning light, a gravel lane between pasture and a row-crop field, a barn and tree line in the distance

The Ashfount blog

Insights

Practical writing on regenerative agriculture, the US local food scene and farm to table: soil, grazing, markets, policy and the people doing the work.

Business

How to Market a Farm

Farm owners often forget one of the most important tasks of any business: marketing themselves in order to gain new clientele.

Finance

Pros of Agricultural Subsidies

The government is very much involved in aiding and regulating agricultural businesses. This is true for sustainable, eco-friendly farms as well.

Local Agriculture

Why We Need Small Farms

Home / Local Agriculture / Why We Need Small Farms Why We Need Small Farms When you’re looking for a business to invest in, small farms are usually not the idea that most people have in mind. However, they could be one of the best...

Sustainability

6 Things to Know about Sustainable Agriculture

Home / Sustainability / 6 Things to Know about Sustainable Agriculture 6 Things to Know about Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable agriculture is one of those field that’s not on everyone’s radar and it should be at least when it comes to investing and business opportunities. It...

Business

How to Find and Retain Employees on a Farm

Home / Business / How to Find and Retain Employees on a Farm How to Find and Retain Employees on a Farm The most important asset a farm has isn’t the land or the machinery it uses for work. The main assets to consider and...