{"id":45370,"date":"2025-09-26T04:09:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/guide\/guide-to-farming\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:14:15","slug":"guide-to-farming","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Farming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Guide is updated periodically to provide answers to questions about taxes, business planning, labor law, zoning, regulations, marketing and many other topics that farmers need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1335\" height=\"1727\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-Guide-to-Farming-cover.png?resize=1335%2C1727&#038;quality=80&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-Guide-to-Farming-cover.png?w=1335&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1335w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-Guide-to-Farming-cover.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-Guide-to-Farming-cover.png?resize=792%2C1024&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-Guide-to-Farming-cover.png?resize=768%2C994&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-Guide-to-Farming-cover.png?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-making-farming-possible-getting-started\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Making Farming Possible (Getting Started)<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/introduction\/\">Introduction<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/when-am-i-a-farm-and-is-this-right-for-me\/\">When Am I a Farm and is this right for me?<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/finding-a-farm-to-buy-or-lease\/\">Finding a Farm to Buy or Lease<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-farming-in-rural-areas\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. Farming in Rural Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/agritourism\/\">Agritourism<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/climate-soil-considerations\/\">Climate &#038; Soil Considerations<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/infrastructure-considerations\/\">Infrastructure Considerations<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/farm-vehicles\/\">Farm Vehicles<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/zoning-regulations-farming\/\">Zoning Regulations &#038; Farming<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/agricultural-district-law-provisions\/\">Agricultural District Law Provisions<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/legal-aspects-of-rural-living\/\">Legal Aspects of Rural Living<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/ag-value-assessment-for-farmland\/\">Ag Value Assessment for Farmland<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/property-tax-exclusions-for-farm-buildings\/\">Property Tax Exclusions for Farm Buildings<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/environmental-regulations\/\">Environmental Regulations<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/opportunities-for-on-farm-energy\/\">Opportunities for On-Farm Energy<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/forest-land-resources\/\">Forest Land Resources<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/ornamentals-and-non-food-ag-products\/\">Ornamentals and Non-Food Ag Products<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/distillation-of-fruits\/\">Distillation<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/food-safety-practices\/\">Food Safety Practices<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/organic-certification\/\">Organic Certification<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/engaging-with-policy-in-the-food-system\/\">Engaging with Policy in the Food System<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-making-farming-profitable-and-other-business-considerations\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. Making Farming Profitable and Other Business Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/business-plans\/\">Business Plans<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/business-structures\/\">Business Structures<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/financing-a-farm-operation\/\">Financing a Farm Operation<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/farm-risk-management\/\">Farm Risk Management<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/farm-insurance\/\">Farm Insurance<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/making-money\/\">Making Money<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/record-keeping\/\">Record Keeping<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/income-taxes\/\">Income Taxes<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/sales-tax-exemptions-refunds\/\">Sales Tax Exemptions\/ Refunds<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/labor-laws\/\">Labor Laws<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/payroll-and-worker-documentation\/\">Payroll and Worker Documentation<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/farmer-mental-health-and-wellbeing\/\">Farmer Mental Health and Wellbeing<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/succession-transition-planning\/\">Succession\/Transition Planning<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/managing-farm-business-growth-and-changes\/\">Managing Farm Business Growth and Changes<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/grant-opportunities-for-farmers\/\">Grant Opportunities for Farmers<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/opportunities-for-veterans-in-farming\/\">Opportunities for Veterans in Farming<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-marketing-and-selling-farm-products\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">4. Marketing and Selling Farm Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n<ul>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/introduction-to-marketing\/\">Introduction to Marketing<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/assessing-your-market-potential\/\">Assessing Your Market Potential<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/pricing-farm-products\/\">Pricing Farm Products<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/finding-price-information\/\">Finding Price Information<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/marketing-options\/\">Marketing Options<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/becoming-a-small-scale-food-processor\/\">Becoming a Small-Scale Food Processor<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/smallfarms.cornell.edu\/es\/recursos\/guide-to-farming\/collecting-sales-tax-on-farm-product-sales\/\">Collecting Sales Tax on Farm Product Sales<\/a>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-appendix\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">5. 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