Another week down!  I hope everyone had a productive week.  For your weekend reading pleasure:

There are many paths for beginning farmers to enter the profession.  In that vein, Dakota Rural Action is offering its Farm Beginnings class in Rapid City this year; classes begin in November.  Spots are limited so sign-up if interested.

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Cornhusker Economics has an interesting article on tools for long-term decisions and management for cattle operations.

How much is a bale of hay worth this year?

Farmland prices have hit the tipping point?

Using goats for fuels reduction in Cleveland National Forest.  Looks like a promising experiment.

Finally, need a simple side dish this weekend?  Balsamic Grilled Baby Carrots may be just the thing.