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Is it such a bad thing to want to be a farm hand?
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<blockquote data-quote="DLD" data-source="post: 1120495" data-attributes="member: 19707"><p>I know it requires some facilities and equipment, but I know a young guy that has his own repair shop and also farms and runs some cows. He also does some custom farm work and hauling. He's a hard worker and I know he meets himself coming and going, but he's doing very well for himself. It's going to take some time to get everything like you want it that way, but it's an option worth considering. </p><p></p><p>I understand wanting a job to get more experience with farming and cattle, but if you're a skilled mechanic and can rely on that to pay the bills, I'd have a really hard time turning my back on it. The more you're out in the community, getting involved and getting to know people, the more opportunities will come your way. You'll find ways to get that experience.</p><p></p><p>I can't argue with anybody that doesn't want to have debt. I've made my mistakes there, too, but it's nearly impossible for a young person to get into farming and/or cattle without borrowing some money along the way. I realize that land prices aren't as volatile here as they are in some other places, but I've never regretted any land I've been able to buy (and I've borrowed money to buy every inch of it). Land is one thing they're not making any more of - it will pretty much always at least maintain it's value, for us it has always increased. Just don't get yourself in to some overwhelmingly big payment. I'd say pretty much the same thing for buying cows. If your goal is to run a hundred cows, I wouldn't go down and borrow $300K to buy 100 two year old pairs next week. But I wouldn't be afraid to borrow $15K to buy ten or so breds - get them paid off, then go do it again. You'll get there in time. The key is to make your living doing something else 'til you get those cows paid for, then let 'em make money for you. My biggest regret about buying land and cattle is that I didn't start sooner.</p><p></p><p>My parents wanted me to do something else, too. I'm glad they pushed me to get the education, and I'm doing the same for my kids. My 20 year old son is in college and just bought his first farm - I couldn't be prouder of him. Just keep going the direction you're headed, you'll get there in time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DLD, post: 1120495, member: 19707"] I know it requires some facilities and equipment, but I know a young guy that has his own repair shop and also farms and runs some cows. He also does some custom farm work and hauling. He's a hard worker and I know he meets himself coming and going, but he's doing very well for himself. It's going to take some time to get everything like you want it that way, but it's an option worth considering. I understand wanting a job to get more experience with farming and cattle, but if you're a skilled mechanic and can rely on that to pay the bills, I'd have a really hard time turning my back on it. The more you're out in the community, getting involved and getting to know people, the more opportunities will come your way. You'll find ways to get that experience. I can't argue with anybody that doesn't want to have debt. I've made my mistakes there, too, but it's nearly impossible for a young person to get into farming and/or cattle without borrowing some money along the way. I realize that land prices aren't as volatile here as they are in some other places, but I've never regretted any land I've been able to buy (and I've borrowed money to buy every inch of it). Land is one thing they're not making any more of - it will pretty much always at least maintain it's value, for us it has always increased. Just don't get yourself in to some overwhelmingly big payment. I'd say pretty much the same thing for buying cows. If your goal is to run a hundred cows, I wouldn't go down and borrow $300K to buy 100 two year old pairs next week. But I wouldn't be afraid to borrow $15K to buy ten or so breds - get them paid off, then go do it again. You'll get there in time. The key is to make your living doing something else 'til you get those cows paid for, then let 'em make money for you. My biggest regret about buying land and cattle is that I didn't start sooner. My parents wanted me to do something else, too. I'm glad they pushed me to get the education, and I'm doing the same for my kids. My 20 year old son is in college and just bought his first farm - I couldn't be prouder of him. Just keep going the direction you're headed, you'll get there in time. [/QUOTE]
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