Our shrimp hatchery business is in need of technical and financial assistance. We would like to partner with the Aquaculture CRSP. Our company is interested in purchasing a food grade or USP grade chemical called d-glucosamine, and we need about 100 kilo per month.

Our schedule doesn't permit us to provide that sort of assistance. The aquaculture section of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has trained personnel who can assist you. See similar questions...

Thinking about farm transfer seemed to start about age 50 or 55. Attorneys said that they get questions from farmers in their 50s and 60s about changing from an active operation to one that is more inactive. Attorneys say that the way to prepare for estate planning is for the farmer to think through what he wants to happen. See similar questions...

The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands has produced a guide to assist new growers. The guide is called A Guide to Starting a New Farm Enterprise [PDF] and is available on the ministry website. Another good resource is the book Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-Up to Market. The book is published by the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service at Cornell University, and can be ordered at http://www.nraes.org/publications/nraes104.html. See similar questions...

If you sustained damages to your home or personal property, you should apply with FEMA for assistance. If you had damages to your crops, livestock, farm equipment, barns, dairy, etc., you should contact your local Farm Services Agency office to inquire about the USDA's disaster assistance program. See similar questions...

Educate yourself and spread the word. In this age of globalization and the Internet, there are more sources than ever for good information on modern farming practices; Cut out animal products that come from industries where factory farming is most prevalent. Purchase food that is labelled “Certified Organic” (free-range) or has a label like Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) Certified or BCSPCA Certified. See similar questions...

There are lots of things that motivate retirement planning. For example: If a family member is working off the farm, he or she could be a participant in a retirement plan at work. Also, farming is not as labor intensive as it was in the past. There is more opportunity to do other things such as work off the farm or take a vacation now and then. Some farmers are motivated to prepare an estate plan after seeing a neighbor cope with a health problem. See similar questions...

The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lnads has produced " A Guide to Starting a New Farm Enterprise" [PDF] which is available on the ministry's website. Farm listings are available through many realtors in province. Potential buyers should examine the gross farm income and farm expenses from farm income taxes when making purchasing decisions. Obtaining information from horticultural consultants with knowledge of your area and specific crops is very useful. See similar questions...

A) There is a book called "Basics of Growing Christmas Trees" by Donald B. Hilliker, Jr. from Treehaven Evergreen Nursery. We do not endorse or sell this book, but it does offer a lot of helpful information to anyone getting started. See similar questions...

advisor should try to learn the goals of the older person. It is important to help the older person understand how their estate planning actions will affect those who are left behind such as a spouse and children. The advisor should encourage farm operators to make estate plans while they are in good health and not when they are coping with an illness. The farm operator and the advisor should work together to decide how much time is needed to set up a farm transfer plan. See similar questions...

Best results are seen when ABREVA® is used early in a cold sore episode. Once the cold sore has reached the stage of forming an ulcer or even a crust, then it will not be as effective in shortening healing time. The tube does contain aluminum; it does not contain latex. The pump does not contain aluminum or latex. See similar questions...

If you are pregnant and your income is low, you may be able to get Healthy Start. Children under age 19 may also be eligible. Healthy Start may be able to help you even if you or your husband work. You may be able to get Healthy Start even if you own a house or car or have other medical insurance. See similar questions...

One of the best ways to find a psychotherapist is to ask friends or family if they have a therapist they like. You can ask your physician or other health professionals if they have a referral for you. If you are going to use your medical insurance and want someone within your network, call your insurance company and ask for referrals. See similar questions...

When a child is having difficulty in school, help starts with the classroom teacher and the school principal, in most buildings, there is a team of staff, sometimes referred to as the building support team or teacher assistance team, which will assist teachers and parents in addressing concerns related to learning problems of individual students. See similar questions...

No. Although they can provide excellent forage for bass, they can also overpopulate a pond. In addition, they are temperature sensitive and may not survive in the northern part of Florida. See similar questions...

Though MCC is here to help out everyone, please do not abuse the help of others. If someone is out farming ingredients and wants to farm some for other members, that arrangement must be made with the individual. They are under no obligatino to farm for you, and can certainly request reasonable compensation for their services. See similar questions...