Calling central ky farmers

Reid1650 · Feb 15, 2011

I have been beating the pavement in a search for land these past couple months in central ky. I know I will be faced with some competition from bigger more established farmers. I am 22 and having been farming since I was 17. I currently farm outside Louisville and am looking to relocate to central ky. I go to UK and am pursuing an ag degree. If you guys know of any land that could be up for lease could you email me please? Thank You

kyhayman · Feb 15, 2011

Unfortunately, you may end up having to buy acres to the extent you may have to pay a premium and pay up front going head to head with existing operators. I know of 4 long established dairymen in the area that are going grain in a big way. A couple of hay guys that I compete with just got bumped off of long term leases for row crops. With cattle prices where they are I've been hearing rumblings of some pasture leases too that scare me. I'd be tempted to try the newspapers. Local papers and the Lexington Herald. I've been hearing rates that scare me, most landowners I been talking too want 50 percent of the average expected gross and they furnish no inputs. Even more scarey is I know at least two guys who are writing checks at that rate.

Iowa Jim · Feb 15, 2011

Welcome to the big leagues! We are in the same boat, fortunately we have added ground to our operation every year. We are just waiting for the big one to put us over the top.

Jim

Anonymous-0 · Feb 15, 2011

Dont have land to rent but thinking about renting my house in country 12 mi west of Lex. if you know anyone interested. Have shop and do farm mach. [email protected]

gun in truck · Feb 15, 2011

heard the anderson circle was for lease at harrodsburg. going to sell all their farm equipment on the 25th. also have buddy with sixty near the water plant in fayette county.

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