In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you are cleaning beans fresh from the garden, the best way to remove dirt is to soak the beans. Fill a bowl or basin with cold water. There should be enough to cover the beans. Place the beans in the bowl, and let them soak for one to two minutes. Use your fingers to rub away dirt. You can also move around the beans with your fingers. Before you drain them, let any dirt or soil settle to the bottom of the bowl. After a minute or two of washing, pour the beans into a colander. The water will drain from the bottom. If you do not have a colander, fold some paper towels, and set the beans on top. They will drain into the towel. If you are not eating the beans right away, pat them dry with a paper towel. Make sure they are completely dry before storage, as damp vegetables may spoil faster in the fridge. There may still be dirt on your green beans. Fill the bowl with clean water, and rinse them again. Do this until all of the dirt has been removed from the beans.
Summary: Fill a bowl with cold water. Rinse the beans. Drain the water. Repeat if necessary.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Especially if you're self-financing your small farm business, you may think a formal business plan isn't necessary. However, a formal business plan can help you start to think of your farm as a business and treat it seriously.  Rely on your market research to come up with profitability predictions. Keep in mind it typically takes small farms several years to get off the ground. If you plan on running your farm as a side-business or a hobby farm, a business plan can still help you organize the finances for your farm and keep it from taking over your personal funds. Once you've finished your business plan, have a business startup or financial advisor critique it and offer suggestions to improve. Look for someone who has extensive experience working with successful small farm businesses. Check with a government farm services office or a regional farm group if you're having a hard time finding a good advisor. Staff at any of those locations typically can provide a strong local recommendation or two. When you're starting out, you have the choice to run your small farm business as a sole proprietorship, an LLC, or a corporation. The form you choose depends on your business goals and the level of personal risk you want to assume.  If you organize your business as a sole proprietorship, your farm is not separate from you and your personal finances in any way. This may be the easiest option if you're just running your farm as a side-business and have a full-time job. A corporation gives you the most personal protection, but also is the most expensive and time-consuming form. You can incorporate at any time, so wait until your farm starts turning a profit. An LLC, or limited liability company, provides all of the benefits of a corporation and a sole proprietorship with none of the downsides of either. Choose this form if your goal is to make your living from your farm someday. Even if you don't hire any employees (although you probably will), you will need a separate tax ID number for your farm business so you can pay taxes on farm income.  If you're in the U.S., you can get an employer identification number (EIN) fairly easily. Simply answer a few questions about your business and you can get your EIN immediately. Write it down or print it out and keep it in a safe place. You may need a separate tax ID number for state or local taxes as well. If you haven't already made friends with staff at your nearest farm services office, now is the time to do so. Schedule an appointment to register your farm so you can take advantage of any government subsidies or benefits.  Bring property documents along with proof of personal identity and business organization documents. Once you're registered, make sure you report any changes in the ownership or organization of your business as soon as possible, and keep your contact information up to date. You may be required to file regular acreage reports and other documentation. Depending on the crops or livestock you're raising, the state or local government may require regular inspections and licensing of your farm operations.  For example, if you're selling crops to the public, you may need a license certifying that your storage facilities meet local health code requirements. Your local town or county government office is one way to find out what licenses are needed. You can also talk to neighboring farmers and find out from them what you'll need. Your state university agricultural extension program typically has specific information and resources to help you handle any licenses or permits you need at either the local or state level.
Summary: Draft a formal business plan. Go over your plans with an advisor. Choose your small farm's business structure. Get a tax ID number for your small farm business. Register your farm with farm services. Get all required licenses and permits.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sometimes we just need a little reassurance and a friendly voice to help us relax. If calming yourself does not work, try to call a friend (if a friend is available). Hopefully, the soothing voice on the other end of the phone will help put you at ease and help you get to sleep.  Make sure to call someone who is already familiar with your anxiety problems so you won’t need to explain your situation. Try talking to a friend who will only listen and not add more to the conversation. Talking to someone who will make you worry more will not help you. Always make sure to call your friend the next day after you’ve settled down and thank them for their time. One way to get to sleep when anxious is to take melatonin supplements. Melatonin is a chemical that naturally occurs in our bodies and helps us go to sleep. If you’re lucky, a little melatonin will go a long way and put you to sleep in a jiffy.  Melatonin is sold over the counter in 1, 2, 3, and 5 milligram tablets. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using melatonin before you take it. Do not take melatonin with alcohol or other controlled substances. If your anxiety is consistently undermining your ability to get to sleep, you should talk to a medical professional. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a specialist or diagnose your problem.  If anxiety undermines your ability to sleep consistently over a short amount of time, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. Be truthful and honest with your doctor about what is causing your anxiety. If appropriate, seek help from a psychologist or psychiatrist. A doctor might put you on anxiety medicines or prescription sleep aids. One way to deal with persistent anxiety that interferes with your sleep is to get professional mental health counseling. A mental health counselor (whether a counselor, a psychiatrist, or a psychologist) will talk to you and help you identify the source of your anxiety.  Psychiatrists might choose to treat you with medication. Many counselors or psychologists will allow you to talk about your problems and work through them in a structured environment. Some counselors might choose cognitive behavioral therapy, a technique widely used to treat anxiety. If you’ve got a pet in your household, you may want to consider recruiting them and stationing them nearby to make you feel relaxed and loved. Who knows, your dog’s snoring might relax you and help put you to sleep.  Lure your dog nearby with a treat or a bone. If it’s okay with you, invite them to sleep in the bed with you. Try to get your family cat to snuggle with you. It is possible that your cat’s purring might soothe you and put you to sleep. Relocate yourself to the vicinity of your gerbil or ferret’s habitat. Just being near a cute little animal might help to relax you and relieve your anxiety.
Summary:
Call a friend. Try melatonin supplements. Talk to your doctor. Seek mental health counseling. Recruit the family pet.