Re: Custom farming

Posted by DeltaRed on September 20, 2018 at 19:43:14 from (67.40.52.190):

In Reply to: Re: Custom farming posted by TDJD on September 20, 2018 at 17:29:17:

By the time you pay for fuel,parts,newer/bigger/more equipment there isn't going to be much money left. Then you have travel time....However,dont give up. Custom work is often an avenue to start farming on your own. Leaseing ground.....Start by asking friends,neighbors. Advertize in the local newspaper(want ad). A little work will start to come your way. Do a good job in a timely manner. you will get repeat business,and referrals to new customers.An older line of equipment may be harder to gain the confidence of new costomers. However,once they find out you do good quality work for a fair price,the equipment wont matter.Inquire locally for local rates. If per hour is prevalent,then adjust price to allow for the smaller/older equipment. If per acre is prevalent,you can pretty much follow that.Go for it. Who knows where it will end up.In 5 years(or less) you could be making a full time living if God is willing.BTW,That is EXACTLY how I started with a Jd 730 diesel,buying older'smaller equipment as I had the cash to do so.Now I have 10 tractors that work,a full line of equipment that is all pd for.Yes it is old (Farmall M,up to IH 1456). But who cares(I like the old stuff!). It's MINE,not the bank's.And it earns my living.

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