Small farms can stay sustainable by making the most of what they have and focusing on efficiency. For example, using locally available feed ingredients like crop residues or kitchen waste can reduce feed costs. Integrating livestock with crop farming helps recycle nutrients, manure can be used as fertilizer.
Keeping hardy, local breeds that require less input and are disease-resistant is another smart strategy. Also, small farms can focus on niche markets, like organic eggs or free-range poultry, to get better prices. Careful record-keeping and regular health checks help avoid costly losses. Sustainability is about working smart with what’s available.
