As we are searching for the best way to begin, I have another question.
Most of the land that we are finding is almost one to two thousand per acre higher with any grazing fields. I have seen some great land, but it would have to be cleared and pastures begun before we could begin cattle. We are estimating about 2 years worth of work if we go this route but we could afford more land. It appears that the land would have more value in the long term (basically for our kids inheritance).
As anxious as we are to begin we are wondering if this would be a wiser choice. Scott is currently self-employed so when we begin is up to us.
I would love to hear from those of you who have cleared land etc. I did some reading and it looks like a lot of work but doable. We talked with someone who use to clear land for a living and he said we would need a D9 which is a 20K piece of equipment if we wanted to do it ourselves.
What is your opinion on clearing land vs. purchasing land with grazing fields already:
Thanks,
MomT5
Most of the land that we are finding is almost one to two thousand per acre higher with any grazing fields. I have seen some great land, but it would have to be cleared and pastures begun before we could begin cattle. We are estimating about 2 years worth of work if we go this route but we could afford more land. It appears that the land would have more value in the long term (basically for our kids inheritance).
As anxious as we are to begin we are wondering if this would be a wiser choice. Scott is currently self-employed so when we begin is up to us.
I would love to hear from those of you who have cleared land etc. I did some reading and it looks like a lot of work but doable. We talked with someone who use to clear land for a living and he said we would need a D9 which is a 20K piece of equipment if we wanted to do it ourselves.
What is your opinion on clearing land vs. purchasing land with grazing fields already:
Thanks,
MomT5