Posted by Lucas Schneider on February 04, 2008 at 06:12:53 from (72.161.149.31):
In Reply to: appreciate a listening ear posted by old fashioned farmer on February 03, 2008 at 17:43:48:
First question is how old are you? If you are young like I am (26) you have got time to work some things out. Don't get to upset with your family, they are doing the best they can in a tough situation. I was very lucky. My grandfather, who is still living, decided a few years ago that he was going to move to the city. He cut the house and 30 acres of the corner of the farm and sold the rest to me for $1. Which brings me to my point. The way I see it there are only two ways you can start farming, and that is to inherit the farm, or have such a good off the farm job that eventually you can afford to get in. Now, that said, I have been very fortunate in my life, the farm was given to me and I have an interest in two off the farm businesses that allow me a pretty good income and security for my family, and I'll tell you what, I still have a tough time making it on the farm.
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