rancher4life
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I am new at this. I do not have land yet but I am looking at approximately 100 acres. Is there any Govt. programs that will help me get started with the purchase of the land and live stock? This is what I was born to do.
rancher4life":3gk2617r said:I am new at this. I do not have land yet but I am looking at approximately 100 acres. Is there any Govt. programs that will help me get started with the purchase of the land and live stock? This is what I was born to do.
denoginnizer":y67v0wrp said:Best way I have found, is to earn some money with work and save up until you get enough to get started.
Let the gov. help those that cant help themselves.
Greenhorn":oa3eo6lr said:Don't let some of these guys get you down rancher4life, I am in the planning stages myself much like you are. There is alot of sources out there that can help you. I don't have my notebook in front of me but Google these and see what you come up with.
Environmental Quality Incentive Program
Natural Resource Conservation Service
USDA Rural Developement
USDA FSA
Alot depends on where you live, but there are many programs for first time ranchers, funds for developing brushland into pasture land, and low interest long term financing.
Susie David- Agree with all that she (he?) had to say. I am finding planning and education to be a big challenge. Find yourself a mentor if possible. I am lucky enough to know a fine gentleman here in South Texas who has taught me alot and introduced me to some great people.
oljim- He mentioned technical assistance through the Ag Dept. (or County Extension Agent). They are a very good source of information. if you don't know how to contact them just call the County Courthouse and they can probably give you there number. When I first called mine I got some bozo who was not very helpful. I paid them a visit in person and got a real nice fellow who gave me several pieces of literature, website references, and places for soil testing and such.
1848- Would like to hear more about the tax programs you mentioned, or where to go on the web to find out more.
tapeworm- "Theres not any free money...all money comes from somebody elses work or there ideas or there investments...its not just free goverment money" What do you mean there is no free money? We are talking about the Federal Government....they need more they just print more! (just kidding!)
Go out and get some books on ranching and farming and start learning the process and what all is involved. Nothing takes the place of hands on experience but the knowledge you gain from reading will help you understand the process and terminology as you begin.
Not all of us are fortunate enough to inherit land on which to farm or ranch and not all of us have jobs that pay enough to be able to save the money to pay for it out of pocket, but with proper planning and patience it can be done so don't get discouraged. Personally I would like to see alot more people going back to the country life. I think it will improve not only their lives but our country as a whole.
-Greenhorn