Selecting & Evaluating Suitable Farm/Ranch Enterprises for Individuals with Limitations.

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Selecting & Evaluating Suitable Farm/Ranch Enterprises for Individuals with Limitations

Richard J. Brzozowski Extension Educator – Agriculture

An Analogy How is a choosing a meal from a restaurant menu like... selecting a farm enterprise?

Prioritizing your drivers What is the order of importance to you?

Considering an Enterprise by Type Animal-based Plant-based Service-based Value-added

Considering an Enterprise by Size & Scale of Operation

Considering an Enterprise by Work Load & Type of Work Physical work / Manual labor Hours/day Degree of strain Machine work Tractors, equipment, labor saving tools Thinking work Using your knowledge, solving problems, managing people or resources, etc.

Considering an Enterprise by Resources Needed Land & Soil Water Equipment Facilities Labor Start-up cash

Considering an Enterprise by Production Cycle How long will it take from start to finish (harvest) for each “crop”? Weeks Months More than one year Perennial

Considering an Enterprise by Potential Income Short term Long term Seasonal or Year-round Daily Targeted income

Considering an Enterprise by Likes & Dislikes Enjoyment Rewards

Identifying the Risks... beyond your control What are the risks? How much am I risking? How important is timing? Other...

Spreading or Reducing the Risks Having more than one enterprise Have more than 1 market outlet Start off small (and expand with success) Select a “sure bet” enterprise

Considering an Enterprise by Demand on Limitations Identifying abilities & limitations Identifying demands of the enterprise When? What? How? Addressing the demands Hired labor or others Machinery or equipment Assistive technology

Possible Sources for Informational Assistance Cooperative Extension USDA Small Business Development Center ATTRA Non-Government Organizations Other farmers/experts

Other Possible Resources Agencies Printed materials Web sites Videos