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By JACOB NELSON

Every piece of farmland has its strengths and weaknesses. Often, the most successful farmers are those that learn to see their land’s potential clearly and — with other things in mind like finances and what customers want — build a business around...

By JACOB NELSON

‘We do a little bit of everything,” says Andrea O’Brien of O’Brien Farm in Orange. “But mostly we milk cows.”Running a successful dairy farm requires commitment, perseverance and creativity. That’s especially true in recent times, as the costs of...

The Northampton Co-op Auction Inc. lists Tuesday prices: Calves: $10 to $45; Growers: $50 TO $225; Started: $46 to $48; Veal: none;  Heifers: $10 TO $74; Feeders: $30 to $69; Steers: $85; Bulls: $54 to $71; Canners: $5 to $47; Cutters: $48 to $59;...