Growing your farm doesn’t have to be about purchasing more land and expanding before you are ready. Sometimes the simplest way to increase your farm’s capacity is to make better use of what you already have. From adding structures like pole barns to increasing your land’s capability, below are three tactics for expanding this season.

How to Grow Your Farm

1. Try Custom Farming

Custom farming, also known as custom harvesting or custom combining, is a business tactic of harvesting crops for others. As an alternative to purchasing more land, land can be leased, and the investment in more machinery is greatly reduced. The landowner and custom farmer work out an agreement that explains who is responsible for which component, including fees and costs and how profits on crops will be split.

There’s low risk, especially when details are arranged early, and small farmers can make great use of their acreage without having to invest heavily. In many cases, there are no lease payments since the landowner receives the crop output.

2. Make Better Use of Your Land

Ensure your farm’s soil fertility is the best it can be so that you can make optimum use of your land throughout the season. Check soil acidity and ensure the right levels of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium are present for perfect growth. Also ensure your soil is properly fertilized so that crops are lush and your profits aren’t affected. If you have livestock on your farm, use their manure to improve soil fertility. Not only will this save you money in purchasing supplies, but you’re also renewing your own farm’s resources. In other words, take your hard-earned farming common sense and elevate it to the next level.

3. Add or Upgrade Metal Pole Barns

Sometimes better storage is all you need to improve how your farm operates. Consider adding a pole barn or other metal building for housing supplies, feed, produce, and machinery. Organizing your land can help you maximize available square footage for more crops, which will yield a better output each harvesting season. If you already have one in place, an upgrade in size can also boost your farm’s productivity. 

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