But a number of options are available to small farmers who wish to overcome some of these competitive disadvantages. The 56-page bulletin includes five articles written by specialists in the field of farm business management and agricultural engineering, as well as five articles by professionals in the farm machinery and farm finance industries. Each article discusses a different topic of interest to small farmers who wish to make more cost-effective use of their farm machinery. The bulletin emphasizes the variety of methods small farmers can use to obtain machinery and equipment and lists common errors for first-time machinery purchasers to avoid. A list of references for farmers who need help with their machinery concerns is included, along with special sections on machinery maintenance, farm machinery safety, and farmers' rights as consumers.
Quantity discounts are available .
Orders from outside the United States must be prepaid in U.S. funds. All major credit cards are accepted.