Want to become Farmer/Rancher

Russo

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my company deals directly with the sugar cane industry... **** that farming bullshit
 

capnkirk52

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I didn't know there was this much experience from farming and ranching on this site.

So, another sticking point is there is a shortage of farmers and ranchers already, and its going to get worse over the next couple of decades. Is it a case of only big name agricultural groups can make it, and small farmers and ranchers can't?

1. There's not this much experience on this site. It's just like everything else, everyone is an expert with a 10" dong, a trophy wife and a trophy gf, bench press 500lbs, has a 9.90 car, free Papa John's for life, and +65,000 in each of their bank accounts.

2. Family farms can make it if the next generation is willing to work. All the big farms can afford to pay high prices for the family farm and most times the next generation sees $$$ and sells out.

3. All that being said, if you aren't born into it you have to either own your land or your equipment outright to really have a chance. In my experience, if you have a chunk of cash and you can buy land that would be where to start. Buy land, lease some cheap equipment and have a market to sell your product before you plant it.

4. 598 had some good info a few posts back. It's a constant process of decision making on what to plant, when and where to sell, and then it is still all in god's hands.

5. It's a great life! To see the fruits of your hard labor and to be able to teach your children and see them learn and grow is priceless. The freedom you have can't be matched by any other job in my opinion. Some might say this is more important than cash. My avatar will show you what kind of farmer I am.
 
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Do a search for Farmland Access Hub. Also renewing the countryside. No affiliation, but it might give you a few more ideas about direction. Farming is such a big blanket statement. Most people think big farm row crop, which is where I specialize, but there are tons of other options. Most of which don't pay very well though. With ag in general, you need passion, perseverance, and patience.
 

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