Posted by T-Rev on December 14, 2008 at 12:35:20 from (71.114.193.66):
A discussion on the IH/Farmall forum got me thinking. The topic was young people being mechanically illiterate. We are facing a serious shortage of young farmers as the average age of an American farmer is now 55.
I've been blessed to have a grandpa who got me very interested in mechanical stuff at a very young age. When I was in high school I got the chance to work for a family friend on his grain farm. I've now helped him close to 10 yrs and through him I've learned how to farm.
But I know 20 guys my age who would love to farm full or part time, but theres no money or chance to get involved. I'm lucky to have the chance. Most older guys get out and their ground gets swallowed up into a huge 2000 acre operation. Theres one less small farm that could teach 3 or 4 sons, grandsons, and neighbor boys about farming throughout the coming years. Its a darn shame.
Maybe the older guys could try to teach young guys and help put them into a situation where they could get seriously involved. When I am older I hope to give a kid the opportunity to become a farmer by offering equipment in exchange for hours, offering rental ground and going in on a % of the inputs. At the least I can teach him the trade just as my family friend has taught me. I will be paying attention to young guys that help me and will do this if I can find a young guy with the interest and motivation. That way my farm will continue on. I think we should all think about ways we can include young guys in our operations. $10 an hour is great money for a high schooler, and with patience the stuff he learns will last a lifetime.
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