Middle Tn. area work

[tncattle]

I've posted on Craigslist. I'm looking for anyone that would be willing to let me get some real hands on cattle experience. I'm off almost 3 months in the summer and really need/want to learn. If you can stand someone that is new to the cattle world, you would be helping me gain valuable experience that you can't get in any book. Although I did just buy Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle. I live 17 miles west of Nashville TN. :help:

Thanks!

 

[rkm]

If I lived close I wouldn't charge him much for experence.

 

[tncattle]

What are you wanting pay wise? Just out of curiosity?

I haven't even really thought of that, just that I need the experience before we actually take the plunge.

 

[tncattle]

If I lived close I wouldn't charge him much for experence.

Good one RKM :lol:

 

[warpaint]

I got about 2 miles of fence that needs replacin this spring. Now, you supply the posts, wire, and the cool beverages, an I'll teach you all I know about the art of fencin. :lol:

 

[sidney411]

WP - that sounds like a pretty good deal! When you get done with his fence I've got the same thing going. Come on down to Texas and we'll have a fence party!

 

[tncattle]

I got about 2 miles of fence that needs replacin this spring. Now, you supply the posts, wire, and the cool beverages, an I'll teach you all I know about the art of fencin. :lol:

I appreciate the humorous responses, I do. But I am serious about wanting gain valuable experience hands on.

But Warpaint I'll supply what you asked and the labor for exchange of your best bull and maybe a couple of soon to be mamas. ;-)

 

[warpaint]

Well tncattle ole buddy, that might work, except it couldnt be my best bull, as he's the only one of breedin age I have right now. As to the soon to be mamas, I've got 2 nice heifers consigned to the Cherry Blossom sale coming up in Virginia on April 7th. You are welcome to attend and make your bid. 8)

 

[KenB]

I got about 2 miles of fence that needs replacin this spring. Now, you supply the posts, wire, and the cool beverages, an I'll teach you all I know about the art of fencin. :lol:

I appreciate the humorous responses, I do. But I am serious about wanting gain valuable experience hands on.

But Warpaint I'll supply what you asked and the labor for exchange of your best bull and maybe a couple of soon to be mamas. ;-)

:cboy: It seems like he is going to make a cattle rancher.

 

[tncattle]

Well tncattle ole buddy, that might work, except it couldnt be my best bull, as he's the only one of breedin age I have right now. As to the soon to be mamas, I've got 2 nice heifers consigned to the Cherry Blossom sale coming up in Virginia on April 7th. You are welcome to attend and make your bid. 8)

War,

I think I'll pass on your offer, I'm no Professor but it seems to me that your offer is about 93.76% in your favor. At those percentages you make out pretty dang good.

 

[tncattle]

I think if you did work on my farm I would have my attorney first draw up a covenant not to sue. This way when you sign it and get injured if you try and sue you wont have a leg to stand on. I think anyone that owns a farm should do that with the hired help. Whether they are getting paid or not. ;-) Especially important for inexperienced people. Im not trying to sound mean or what not but people have to protect themselves now adays.

I totally understand and would sign it, you're not being mean. I would probably do the same thing if I were you. I'm not that type of person but since you don't know me from Adam you just can't be sure. After you get to know me I guarntee you would feel more comfortable about my character. Where else could I post this type of cattle/work wanted?

 

[warpaint]

Well tncattle ole buddy, that might work, except it couldnt be my best bull, as he's the only one of breedin age I have right now. As to the soon to be mamas, I've got 2 nice heifers consigned to the Cherry Blossom sale coming up in Virginia on April 7th. You are welcome to attend and make your bid. 8)

War,

I think I'll pass on your offer, I'm no Professor but it seems to me that your offer is about 93.76% in your favor. At those percentages you make out pretty dang good.

You sure? A once in a lifetime offer.

All joking aside, if I had the need for hired help, I would be glad to have you. Why not send me a pm, and I'll get your info, and I'll give you a holler some weekend.

 

[novatech]

I think if you did work on my farm I would have my attorney first draw up a covenant not to sue. This way when you sign it and get injured if you try and sue you wont have a leg to stand on. I think anyone that owns a farm should do that with the hired help. Whether they are getting paid or not. ;-) Especially important for inexperienced people. Im not trying to sound mean or what not but people have to protect themselves now adays.

I have to buy insurance on employees. Why don't you feel you should do the same? I do not even beleive you can get away with this statement they sign. I think they can still hold you liable. You should check with an attorney before assumeing you are protected.

 

[eric]

Where else could I post this type of cattle/work wanted?

You might try and put up a flyer or two at the local salebarns and maybe the local feed store. Explain that you are pretty green and want to get into the business but would like some on the job training first. Tell them that you don't expect to get paid monetarily, but if you could get a meal every day and maybe when the summers over they might throw you a deal on a calf or two at a bargain. These are probably gonna be bigtime/full time ranches that would offer you this opportunity, so they could probably swap out a cow or two at less than market price, that is if you show up every day when needed and work when and how they need you to. Most ranches don't need more folks just hanging around shootin the breeze, especially when theres work to be done.

 

[Crowderfarms]

Ya'll done and ruint a good, funny thread with a dirty 6 letter word. L-A-W-Y-E-R. Heck I dont even have one. I got good Insurance. If you worked here trying to learn, I believe if you got hurt, we'd ALL be covered.Unless you tried petting our Cattle. May be an exclusion there.

TNCattle, Try working at a Stock Sale this Summer. You'll learn about handling Stock, and I'm sure the owner of the barn has some Cattle on his place, and might take you under his wing.Would'nt hurt to ask around.

 

[bigbull338]

Well as stated before. I did check with my attorney and I already have my farm set up as an LLC. I also have papers that he drew up as sort of a contract that states that if anything happens I cannot be held liable and they have to sign them. According to what he explained to me this is like a contract so to speak and if they do sue me then they are in breech of contract and can be sued right back. During the winter time I have a guy that works for me. He checks the cows 2 times per day and feeds as needed as I dont get home till after dark. IN the summer time this is not a problem cuz it usually stays daylight until close to 9. I understand about the insurance thing. I have insurance on all the cattle and equipment and as the farm as a whole. It covers farm injuries in the policy. Injuries for me and my family or any "Workers" that I might have so Im covered in that aspect as well.

thats a good idea to have your backside covered in a case like that.i go to auctions alot an they have signs posted.not responsable for injuries or accadents.but i know if someone got hurt.the auctioneer yard would be sued.a slick lawyer could get around your liabilty setup an sue the fire out of you.so i dont take much stock in the they cant sue me attitude.so heres hoping you never get sued.

 

[eric]

Just like the guys who drive them big gravel trucks with the stickers "Stay back 200 ft. Not responsible for broken windshields due to rocks flying out."

Ughm..yeah buddy, you are responsible. And if somebody is working for you and they get hurt, then you are responsible for their injuries. Otherwise we would just make everyone sign a waiver and never have to pay workers comp or any insurance for that matter ever again.
Now if you can prove that they were just contract labor and in business for themselves and not actually getting a salary from you, then thats a different matter altogether.

 

[tncattle]

Wow, I posted about wanting hands on cattle experience and now I'm learning more about our legal system.

 

[3MR]

Just like the guys who drive them big gravel trucks with the stickers "Stay back 200 ft. Not responsible for broken windshields due to rocks flying out."

Ughm..yeah buddy, you are responsible. And if somebody is working for you and they get hurt, then you are responsible for their injuries. Otherwise we would just make everyone sign a waiver and never have to pay workers comp or any insurance for that matter ever again.
Now if you can prove that they were just contract labor and in business for themselves and not actually getting a salary from you, then thats a different matter altogether.

Yup, I remember a guy hauling gravel once that actually thought he wasnt responsible if he put the sticker on his truck. Its a great warnign and I appreciate the thought,b ut you netter believe me that if your load happens to fly off your truck and hit me you are going to be responsible. Somehow some people think an unsafe load is the same is flying road debri.

 

[Bullbuyer]

Just stay away from certain people in Tenn. They have certain "leanings" which are quite aways from normal.