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Swine Production

Swine production is not a large part of Maryland Agriculture, but a growing number of farmers are considering raising pork on a small scale or providing pork as a part of a CSA. In 2013, cash receipts for market hogs were $8.6 million with the total number of hogs and pigs in Maryland reaching 22,...

9. Sample Cost Sheet for Vegetable Farm

Below is an example of typical equipment required and cost for a small 5-15 acre vegetable farm: Equipment Description Average Used Cost Average New Cost Tractor -general 55 hp, diesel $12,000 $30,000 Disc Harrow 9 foot- transport $1,800 $3,600 Field Cultivator Perfecta II-8 ft. $3,000 $4,000...

8. Sample Cost Sheet for Hay Operation

Cash Hay: Assumptions are based on small square bales, utilizing a pull type stack wagon for up to 200 acres. For smaller operations, eliminate stack wagon and increase hay wagons. Smaller operations (1-75 acres) may also consider eliminating one tractor, drill and boom sprayer. Equipment cost...

7. Sample Cost Sheet for Grain Farm

Grain Farm Assumptions: The following equipment is based upon a 1500-2000 acre operation with limited storage. Equipment cost estimates are based on new or near new condition equipment. The sample operation follows a standard rotation of small grain (wheat/barley), full season soybeans, corn and...

4. The DIRTI-5

When developing a cost analysis for a new enterprise of farm, consider the true cost of the equipment. These costs are often referred to as the DIRTI-5: D epreciation, I nterest, R epairs, T axes and I nsurance. The initial price of a piece of equipment will provide you with an estimated impact to...

6. Equipment and Facilities Links

Vegetable Equipment and Irrigation Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center University of Maryland Extension Commercial Cut Flower Equipment - Big and Small Commercial Ornamental Horticulture University of Maryland Extension Vineyards - Supplies & Equipment David Myers, Extension Director...

3. Avoiding Top 5 Equipment Pitfalls

Buying equipment that the farm will never be able to pay for. Modern farm equipment is expensive. New farmers often make the mistake of purchasing more equipment than they need for the size operation they have. For example, a modern grain operation will incur equipment of costs ¾ of a million...

2. Equipment and Facilities FAQs

What are the best sources for farm equipment? Farm equipment is most often purchased from local dealers, farm auctions, directly from other farmers, and through internet listings. A good source of information on equipment availability in Maryland is the Delmarva Farmer Newspaper Classified section...

Beginning Farmer Success Guide Book

The Beginning Farmer Guidebook was developed as part of the Maryland Collaborative for Beginning Farmer Success program and is intended to be a resource for agricultural service providers and farmers in the region. The guide should be used as a companion to the Beginning Farmer Success website (...

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