The world is full of copying in terms of content. Every idea is borrowed, all or in part, by someone else, with or without them realizing it. There are very few totally unique ideas.

If your business, idea or product is a target of constant copycat behavior, then you are certainly not alone. However, your thoughts and feelings about how to deal with the issue can take you on drastically different paths that could have real implications for your business.

This just happened to me and I have gone from pissed, resentful, upset, conflicted and now just ready to share it all with you on my podcast,

Elaina Enzien, our guest for today, shares vast amounts of information about the UNH Cooperative Extension, her newest Podcast and her horse training.

It's pretty common to "meet" new friends through social media, especially in a small state like New Hampshire and when you have common interest. I had the chance to finally meet Elaina in person a few weeks ago and couldnt wait to get her on the show. 

I hope you are able to tune in for this one. She shares a lot of information about her latest research study for her Masters Degree as well as the current issues with USDA processing and how this can affect big and small scale farmers. AND, shes got some fun stuff about horses and horse training.

Here is the link to the beef producers survey for Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire: https://unh.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2xJGB7ICq90Zym

A link to UNH Cooperative Extension: https://extension.unh.edu/

Link to their podcast: https://www.facebook.com/beefbroads

Did you know this podcast was started in 2019? Crazy how time flies!!!

We wanted to share some short recaps about our 2021 year and what we have planned for 2022.

Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefoxandcrowfarm

So, I found TikTok Live and it has certainly offered me a new perspective on small business and social media.

Are you on TikTok? Have you seen the live feed? What are your thoughts?

Do you currently sell on TikTok live? If so, I NEED to hear from you!!!

This past Saturday, October 30th, we hosted our first Grand Opening of the Farm Store in the new barn.

WHAT A SUCCESS!!! It was a dreadful raining, cold, windy day and our freshly laid dirt driveway was a soupy mess. I was concerned the bath weather would keep people away from our event. I was wrong! I should have posted that there was a occupancy limit in the little shop. My husband plans to build a covered porch so at least, in the future, our guest can have a place to sit and enjoy the view while they wait for the shop to clear out of shoppers.

My parents were visiting from upstate New York so my mom helped me prepare some fresh baked warm Pretzels and Hot Coffee and Cider for our guest. We bagged some fresh baguettes and hoagie rolls and prepared fresh Chocolate Fudge and Olive Butter, items we dont usually stock in the store. I was surprised at with every guest how much they enjoyed my selection.

I can't thank everyone who attended enough for their support and coming to our farm on that day. I appreciated meeting everyone and connecting with them all in one way or another. I hope you enjoy the stuff you purchased and we will certainly be hosting another fun event at the Barn again soon!

Have you completed a health check of your online business?

In 2021 its almost impossible to be found online unless you have some sort of social media presence. How are you driving traffic to your website? How are you selling through Facebook or Instagram?

Let me share some important details to get you started.

Join me as I share our new adventure into Idaho Pasture Pigs. Its a new breed gaining traction quickly in the farm world. Learn why we chose the breed and see if they might be a good fit for your farm.

I am always looking for dialogue on the show. If you want to be a guest on my show, please contact me at [email protected]

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"Feedlots are going to have to pivot in their plans with rising feed prices."

"Surging feed prices will test recovery in US animal protein production"

Its not all doom and gloom for you, the small farmer. Yes, you will likely have to increase your prices, and if you haven't yet, you should be considering it. But this doesn't mean the end for the small farmers. Lets talk about WHY there are these price increases and the NASTY word "GMO."

Lets discuss what Monsanto's RoundUp chemical is doing to our corn and soy and livestock and learn how to navigate our customers to a healthy choice.

Heres a great topic and I get it short and sweet (trust me I could go on and on..)

Farmers Markets: 

How to pick your market? 

Do you do more than 1?

How to dress up your display and make more money.

This segment we chat about customer engagement, displays, pricing and simply HOW TO MAKE MONEY with your farm stuff.