Re: Well, it just may happen

Posted by Indydirtfarmer on November 20, 2004 at 12:43:44 from (204.255.236.130):

In Reply to: Well, it just may happen posted by Farmerboybill on November 20, 2004 at 08:44:02:

Good luck with aquiring the farm! You sound farming is your lifes dream. I know what that's all about....

First off, get a GOOD off-farm job. That will provide your essentials. Food, clothing, shelter, insurance....ect.

I farm almost 1400 acres (corn-soybeans-wheat-hay. NO LIVESTOCK!) We do it with 3 of us. Me, my wife, and my 26 year old son. We all three have "day jobs". The farm has been fairly profitable the last few years. It hasn't ALWAYS been that way.

For someone with 120 acres, I'd look for a "niche market". Horse hay is a good one, but it's a sharp learning curve.

I would PLAN ON not turning a profit for a few years. It'll take a while to get yourself established. Borrow equipment, trade labor for use of equipment. Do anything to keep cost down untill you HAVE to have certain things.

Best of luck. Remember, there are a number of knowledgable folks on here that will be willing to lend a helping hand, or at the very least, lend moral support. GO FOR IT! The longer you wait, the tougher it is to get moving. John

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