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Yes, more than many people realize. Many farm families need a second source of income, be it from another type of livestock or an off-farm job just to keep the farm afloat. Many people who are generations removed from the farm believe that farming is not expensive and farmers make a lot of profit from it, neither of which is true. Much of the costs incurred into a farming operation can be quite high, high enough that the income a producer gets from selling grain or livestock is not enough to cover these costs alone.
The thing is, if farming wasn't expensive or hard to do, everybody would be doing it.
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What are christian views towards free-range farming will make food too expensive?
It is possible that a Christian will view free range farming as a disadvantage and make food too expensive. This is because there is a shortage of areas in which to have free range farming.
What is the advantage of sustainabe farming?
It is safer then conventional farning, but much more expensive
Which was in an advantage of farming on the Great Plains in the late 1800s?
Plenty expensive land
Arguments against organic farming?
There are actually quite a few arguments against organic farming. The biggest argument is that it is very expensive and does not produce decent size produce.
What are two negative aspects for a farmer about growing organic foods?
Organic farming is much more labor intensive than non-organic farming and is often more expensive to do.
What is the disadvantagesdifficulties in paua farming?
Dedication, long hours, food supply, control of water supply, expensive set up.
What are advantages of semi intensive farming?
Semi-intensive farming offers a balance between traditional extensive farming and modern intensive farming methods. Advantages include higher productivity compared to extensive farming due to controlled inputs such as feed and water, better disease and pest management, and improved animal welfare through closer monitoring and care. Additionally, semi-intensive farming allows for more efficient land use and can lead to increased profitability for farmers.
What problems did the farmer face after the civil war?
cattle farming was too expensive so they moved out to the plains for crop farming. there they had trouble with high interest in the banks, unfair railroad fees, and overproduction from other farmers
Where can one purchase farming equipment?
As farming equipment comes in all shapes and sizes and is often expensive, there are many specialist companies that sell it. Also there may be local auctions where second hand items can be purchased.
What are the advantages of intensive farming?
•With the introduction of intensive farming, farm produce such as vegetables, fruits and poultry products have become less expensive. This means that poor people can afford a balanced and nutritious diet. •One of the major advantages of intensive farming is that its yield is high. •Organic food it affordable only to the rich and the society
Why is organic expensive?
Later start date and weaker distribution and marketing systems are reasons why organic products are more expensive. Agro-industrial, commercial, conventional, intensive farming as profit-making businesses predates biodynamic and organic farming. The consequence is a system for distributing, marketing and selling products that is so extensive and long-standing that prices can be competitively low.
What is the difference between the life style of farmers in US and INDIA?
Indian farmer - cheaper living poor and illiterate weak and bony mainly intensive farming is done USA farmer = expensive living rich and literate healthy individual mainly commercial farming
