Organic Farming Business Entrepreneurship Opportunities

Take some time to explore and discover some great business ideas. Organic farming not only lends itself to some green green jobs, it can open up some entrepreneurial opportunities for you.

Green Caterer

Good food is particularly enjoyable when one does not have to cook it or clean up afterwards. Hiring a caterer for a big event, important dinner or holiday evening can make things go that much easier and faster for you. However if you are living green, you may be reluctant to hire someone who does not share the same beliefs. Hiring a green caterer to do the job may be the perfect solution for both your catering needs and your green standards.>More

Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides Manufacturer

For an item to be labeled "organic" it must be grown with only organic fertilizers and pesticides. Creating these products can be very big business indeed. But, there are a few things that you should know: it isn't pretty or glamorous work. It may be more strenuous than you know and it is not just as simple as shoveling manure from behind a cow. A degree in bio-sciences, chemistry or both is vital. A degree in agriculture is helpful as well. Finally, you should have a hands-on working knowledge of how a big farm operates so that you can devise the best type of material and the best method for application that will be effective, budget friendly and still qualify it as organic. >More

Neighborhood Produce Co-Op

A neighborhood produce co-op is a way to get the community working together. It is also helps some of the less fortunate families in the area to be able to get sufficient food to feed their families. Organizing and managing a produce co-op can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do in your life. You should be able to talk to and relate to people from a variety of different socio-economic backgrounds. >More

Plant Breeding

There are many different types of plants in the world, and they each have their own pros and cons. For the strongest and healthiest plants under a variety of weather conditions, scientists and plant breeders will blend the two types that are hardiest together in hopes of finding a plant that is able to withstand, endure or even thrive in the conditions it will surely be facing. Some plants are bred with one another so that they will bear more fruit or longer lasting, sweeter smelling flowers. Some plants are even bred so that they will grow faster than normal.>More

Fish Farm

Humans eat fish; a lot of fish. In fact, we eat so much fish that many of the fish varieties are endangered and the oceans are going to run out of those and many others. A fish farm is simply another way to raise these fish so that humans can continue to eat them, without worry that they will all be gone. >More

Organic Food Producer/Grower

Growing your own food for your family's personal use is rewarding, but growing organic food products to sell to other families can be as rewarding as well. "Organic food accounts for 1-2% of food sales worldwide." (Wikipedia) That may not sound like a lot, unless you consider exactly how much food is sold all over the world every day.>More

Green Gardener/Green Gardening

We all know how expensive it is to feed our families- the cost of food has become more expensive recently. We need to find a way to lessen this expense and still be able to feed our families the fresh fruit and vegetables that are recommended. Gardening will stretch the family food budget, and growing enough to sell your surplus is a huge plus. Gardening as either, part of or the majority of your income can be satisfying. If you garden as green as possible, it is better for the environment as well.>More

Green Bed and Breakfast

Opening a Bed and Breakfast used to be as simple as adding some doilies to an upstairs bedroom and offering a continental breakfast in the morning. To have a green Bed and Breakfast however, there are a few more issues that have to be considered. Some of the same green ideas that you would employ in your own household are the best ways to make your bed and breakfast green.>More

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