The future of Pennsylvania agriculture as I see it, Part 1
Dear friends of North Mountain Pastures, 2018 has been one of the most difficult and unique years for us at North Mountain Pastures. Often in the past, we’ve felt like our pasture-based livestock infrastructure was solid and ready for anything, and this year has provided us with several challenges (such as water line leakages and well pump failures) that required more maintenance and rebuilding of this infrastructure. Additionally, the volume and frequency of rain has made it
Can you make a living farming?
We believe that it is possible to make a living farming. With the changing food system and a growth in organics and the demand for pure, properly raised foods, farmers can now sell what they raise directly to consumers for a premium price. We've based our goals and actions over the past 10 years on the belief that truly making a living doing this, starting from nothing, is possible. According to a recent Wall Street Journal Report, on average, 82% of U.S. farm household incom