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Moving from the city to a small farm is the right choice for many families. Is farming life new to you? Some families mistakenly romanticize life in the country. Farming the land is hard work and involves financial risk. Smart novices consider not only their agriculture interests, but also their financial resources, attributes of their property and benefits of the crops they choose to plant.

Contingency planning is an important part of farm or ranch management. A contingency plan determines how a farm will respond to a crisis or disaster and how quickly it will be able to resume normal operations. Key decision makers can jump into action without having to come up with a plan in the middle of a crisis. If something tragic happens, are you prepared?

Rabbits are very active, social, and playful animals that will form a close bond with other rabbits and with people— if the environment is right. Believe it or not, rabbits have feelings, too! So, knowing what to expect from a pet rabbit is an important consideration before purchasing one for yourself or for someone else. Rabbits have the potential to be wonderful pets, but it’s important to consider the lifestyle and physical capabilities of a potential pet rabbit owner.