Course: SLF 120 Introduction to Small Farm Viability

Journal Assignment

Small Farm Viability

This course should help you determine your vision of a viable small farm. For your journal, I want to hear your opinion; there are no wrong answers.

In the journal submission, tell me your definition of the following words:

1) Small Farm – When the USDA classifies a farm as any farm that has over $1,000 in gross sales during the year, I am unsure how I would define it. I have a pretty good idea of what I would call a big farm but not sure what is small. You need your own definition and opinion, this will help me make suggestions and guide you in future decisions.

2) Viability – I also need to know your definition of viable for your farm enterprise. Does your farm need to sell a product to be viable? Does it have to be profitable? If the farm is not your main income source is that ok? I want to know what your opinion of a viable farm. I know we want our seeds and bulls to be viable. Is sustainable a part of viability.

Enter your writing in a document and save it on your computer. Submit your document in the Dropbox found on the Course Home page.