What were the causes of farmers success at growing grapevines in italy?
Largely the climate. The weather is mild, warm summers and long days meant the grapes could develop fully. And the type of soil in that grape growing regions, also had a lot to do with it.
How can I sell successfully at a farmers' market?
You can definitely do it successfully. We have a farmers' market where people have started brand new businesses in making Soaps, vanilla extracts, baked goods, etc.There are two things that drive success. The market and the product.THE MARKETMost good markets can attract a good crowd with minimum booth fees. With that said, many "promoters" try to build markets and charge high fees for bringing in volume. I don't have much success with those.Expect to have good days and bad.THE PRODUCTYou picked a difficult one.You need to research your local cottage law. This is an application to produce in your home. It may include jams and syrups but not sauces and salsas.If it does not, you need to find a professional fda-licenced bottler.Organic certification is also a huge can of worms...you cannot sell product labeled "organic" without it.However:You shouldn't need a permit. Product Liability Insurance is recommended but not necessarily. Very highly recommend.With that said, i have made $1500 at some events and beer money at others. There will be startup costs. You can't really avoid that. Invest in a good tent, folding table, nice tablecloth...the rest you can skimp on. I use pvc pipes to raise my table and water weights to hold my tent.Get advice from other market people (when they don't look too busy). If you can get retail placement, it is much more reliable (even if the cut is 30% less).
How did the US government support the success of farmers on the Great Plains?
A. by providing free land through the Homestead Act B.by providing agricultural improvements through land grant colleges C. by the introduction of new technology through the Hatch Act D. by all of the above
What new methods and tools helped settlers successfully farm the Great Plains?
When the Industrial Revolution hit, new farming machinery was being made like tractors, and steam powered threshers, which actually made the farmers very rich.
Do you need a degree to become a successful farmer?
Yes and no, dear Zymire Wright. You don’t absolutely need it to start of course. In no profession you do. Look at all the dropouts in high tech. They didn’t finish collage either.You know the saying about “Those who can’t do teach, and those who can’t teach do”. Just like Joan Loken Maxwell said below, farming really is a heavy learning experience, no matter how much you learn nature and markets find some new curve ball to throw at you each year. But if we were to compare 4-years of actual farming experience with 4-years of collage to do farming in the end, even academic agronomists will tell you to do the first, first. In other words, start with actual farming. Then do the reading. It will mean so much more, and you will see through the lies in some books too. :)I strongly suggest you to do farm internships in places like Polyface Farms in VA, or any place close to you with minimum expense and maximum pay. You will be in a much better place to understand it all after 4 years of hands-on actual farm work.
Benefits of the erie canal for farmers?
The Erie Canal was a cheap way to ship goods and people. Many immigrants came in from Europe to buy farmland. Wheat went back to New York. "The Erie Canal was an overnight success. Farmers could ship their wheat, salt, and other goods to New York City and out to other countries. New York farmers were ecstatic. It wasn't just wheat and salt, either. It was produce, fruits and vegetables, that could get to New York City. Before, when these goods had to go by wagon, they would spoil by the time they got to New York; now, they could sail down the Canal and not spoil on the way."
How successful are South African farmers living and farming in other African countries and are they better off than in South Africa?
Depends on numerous factors. The country they’re farming in, government subsidies, local support, economic stability in that country, resources, financial resources, labour unions, weather patterns, export markets, taxation, cost of labour, the list is just too long.A very successful farmer in SA who moved to Australia, the States or New Zealand will probably match his South African success there in a much shorter time that in Zambia, Angola or Malawi.