Posted by Paul from MI on January 18, 2011 at 04:08:39 from (204.106.244.65):
In Reply to: Farm Advice posted by knightstead on January 17, 2011 at 08:26:56:
You might think about renting your 6 acres of pasture to someone who needs a spot for a few head. That way you can get a feel for what's involved without much risk on your part. If it seems to work OK and you want to try it in another year you will have an idea what is involved. I also had a job that involved a lot of travel on very short notice. There's just no way to keep any kind of livestock when you never know when you're leaving or when you'll get home,so I never even considered it. Anytime you raise a crop or an animal with the idea of making a profit you are farming. If you are not doing it to make money, then it's a hobby. Acreage doesn't matter in my view. Just my opinion.
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