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"Be sure you know the conditions of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations." – Proverbs 27:34-35
This guide is designed to serve the research and information needs of students researching farm and ranch planning. For additional resources, see the Agriculture-Agribusiness research guide.
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- THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FARMER AND A RANCHERKansas Farm Food Connection
- Farmstead Vs Homestead: What’s The Difference?Explains the differences among hobby farms, homesteads and farmsteads.
-- Farmandanimals.com, by Rebekah Pierce, 7/15/2021 - Homestead vs. Farm: What’s the Difference?CountryFamilyHomestead.com
- How to Choose a Farm, Ranch, or HomesteadFarmStation.com
- What’s the difference between farmers and ranchers?Texas Table Top, by Jennifer Dorsett
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Hobby Farming and the IRSMother Earth News, by Stephen R. Sutter,