What is the best farm economy?

[greybeard]

Playing by the rules sucks the profit out of the idea but barring the regulations I could make a nice living just off this one thing not to mention that I might even create a few jobs.

Yeah but knowing you from what you've posted, you could probably still 'play by all the rules' food safety wise EXCEPt regulator part?
but, shame on anyone doing that..
Them govt lackeys gotta make a livin same as the buzzards and worms ya know..

 

[True Grit Farms]

Playing by the rules sucks the profit out of the idea but barring the regulations I could make a nice living just off this one thing not to mention that I might even create a few jobs.

Yeah but knowing you from what you've posted, you could probably still 'play by all the rules' food safety wise EXCEPt regulator part?
but, shame on anyone doing that..
Them govt lackeys gotta make a livin same as the buzzards and worms ya know..

That's is the problem with our system of rules and regulations.

 

[Stocker Steve]

I have one buyer willing to purchase 75lbs of burger a day but regulation throws a monkey wrench in the whole idea. Playing by the rules sucks the profit out of the idea but barring the regulations I could make a nice living just off this one thing not to mention that I might even create a few jobs.

Is state or federal inspection the catch?

 

[Clod Hopper]

The tobacco quota system was a good program in my opinion. If the farmer did his part and nature cooperated at all you could count on a certain amount of money every year. This would have to help with cash flow for farm payments instead of the boom, bust and break even for years cycle. I don't think it would work for cattle though because there are too many ways to game the system.

 

[Son of Butch]

Best farm economy?
Barter system.
Get rid of currency and credit cards go back to paying doctor with chickens and hogs then step back and watch the
farm economy soar!

 

[1wlimo]

Playing by the rules sucks the profit out of the idea but barring the regulations I could make a nice living just off this one thing not to mention that I might even create a few jobs.

Yeah but knowing you from what you've posted, you could probably still 'play by all the rules' food safety wise EXCEPt regulator part?
but, shame on anyone doing that..
Them govt lackeys gotta make a livin same as the buzzards and worms ya know..

That's is the problem with our system of rules and regulations.

It is the big players who lobby for the rules. They have to to be competitive. No way they could make money if local farmers could supply a local market. Think of all the miles trucks run to keep these big operation's working.

Resistant weeds are becoming a real issue. There have been no new chemicals found as a herbicide in 10 years. Those that are in use now are rapidly becoming ineffective.

Smaller farms can be much more efficient, when they are allowed to compete. Small dairy can graze an apple orchard for example. Free range egg layers can work with sheep, even in an orchard as well. Multiple layers, multiple units like farms used to be. Of course this works, and does not require lots of chemicals, or the same level of loans, or allow control by these big companies. 70% of the worlds food is grown by small farmers. About ten years ago the average size of tractor used in agriculture was less than 40 horse power.

 

[TexasBred]

Yeah but knowing you from what you've posted, you could probably still 'play by all the rules' food safety wise EXCEPt regulator part?
but, shame on anyone doing that..
Them govt lackeys gotta make a livin same as the buzzards and worms ya know..

That's is the problem with our system of rules and regulations.

It is the big players who lobby for the rules. They have to to be competitive. No way they could make money if local farmers could supply a local market. Think of all the miles trucks run to keep these big operation's working.

Resistant weeds are becoming a real issue. There have been no new chemicals found as a herbicide in 10 years. Those that are in use now are rapidly becoming ineffective.
Will that pull a 54 row planter??
Smaller farms can be much more efficient, when they are allowed to compete. Small dairy can graze an apple orchard for example. Free range egg layers can work with sheep, even in an orchard as well. Multiple layers, multiple units like farms used to be. Of course this works, and does not require lots of chemicals, or the same level of loans, or allow control by these big companies. 70% of the worlds food is grown by small farmers. About ten years ago the average size of tractor used in agriculture was less than 40 horse power.

 

[True Grit Farms]

That's is the problem with our system of rules and regulations.

It is the big players who lobby for the rules. They have to to be competitive. No way they could make money if local farmers could supply a local market. Think of all the miles trucks run to keep these big operation's working.

Resistant weeds are becoming a real issue. There have been no new chemicals found as a herbicide in 10 years. Those that are in use now are rapidly becoming ineffective.
Will that pull a 54 row planter??
Smaller farms can be much more efficient, when they are allowed to compete. Small dairy can graze an apple orchard for example. Free range egg layers can work with sheep, even in an orchard as well. Multiple layers, multiple units like farms used to be. Of course this works, and does not require lots of chemicals, or the same level of loans, or allow control by these big companies. 70% of the worlds food is grown by small farmers. About ten years ago the average size of tractor used in agriculture was less than 40 horse power.

Not from around these parts.

 

[Jogeephus]

I have one buyer willing to purchase 75lbs of burger a day but regulation throws a monkey wrench in the whole idea. Playing by the rules sucks the profit out of the idea but barring the regulations I could make a nice living just off this one thing not to mention that I might even create a few jobs.

Is state or federal inspection the catch?

That's about like asking which came first the chicken or the egg. The quick answer would be the federal gov't since you cannot sell meat without it first being inspected at a USDA facility even if it never leaves your state so federal regulations trump state's regulations which seems rather ironic since with marijuana state's rules seem to trump federal law - in some states anyway.

 

[Stocker Steve]

That's about like asking which came first the chicken or the egg. The quick answer would be the federal gov't since you cannot sell meat without it first being inspected at a USDA facility even if it never leaves your state so federal regulations trump state's regulations which seems rather ironic since with marijuana state's rules seem to trump federal law - in some states anyway.

Apparently meat is more dangerous than pot. :?

 

[Jogeephus]

Apparently meat is more dangerous than pot. :?

That's an interesting subject if you think about it. Is beef more dangerous than pot or is it that law abiding citizens allow themselves to be regulated more easily than others in our society? Or are regulations based on ease and efficiency of tax collection? Its a curious thing which I will never fully understand.

 

[mwj]

Beef is much more dangerous than pot!!!!!!!!!! I did a study and found that many more ''beef users'' die every year than ''pot users''. :cowboy: Jo who do I contact to get my research grant money?

 

[TexasBred]

Beef is much more dangerous than pot!!!!!!!!!! I did a study and found that many more ''beef users'' die every year than ''pot users''. :cowboy: Jo who do I contact to get my research grant money?

Willie Nelson, Esquire :cowboy:

 

[Stocker Steve]

Beef is much more dangerous than pot!!!!!!!!!! I did a study and found that many more ''beef users'' die every year than ''pot users''. :cowboy:

There was a news segment where some Colorado ruminants were being supplemented with lower quality pot. :shock: The owners were hoping for $$$$ per pound from direct marketing. Jo - - is this segment part of your marketing plan?

 

[Jogeephus]

Beef is much more dangerous than pot!!!!!!!!!! I did a study and found that many more ''beef users'' die every year than ''pot users''. :cowboy:

There was a news segment where some Colorado ruminants were being supplemented with lower quality pot. :shock: The owners were hoping for $$$$ per pound from direct marketing. Jo - - is this segment part of your marketing plan?

I had considered that but the regulations for adding something as dangerous and unnatural as beef to pot was just too cumbersome so I've concentrated my efforts toward the production and sale of Deli bal. Deli bal is all natural and ultra-organic which should be a big hit with the left leaning consumers and I won't face such scrutiny from government regulators.

 

[True Grit Farms]

Beef is much more dangerous than pot!!!!!!!!!! I did a study and found that many more ''beef users'' die every year than ''pot users''. :cowboy:

There was a news segment where some Colorado ruminants were being supplemented with lower quality pot. :shock: The owners were hoping for $$$$ per pound from direct marketing. Jo - - is this segment part of your marketing plan?

I had considered that but the regulations for adding something as dangerous and unnatural as beef to pot was just too cumbersome so I've concentrated my efforts toward the production and sale of Deli bal. Deli bal is all natural and ultra-organic which should be a big hit with the left leaning consumers and I won't face such scrutiny from government regulators.

As long as it's Georgia Grown you'll be able to market from farm to table. Gary Black says it's the USDA that's slowing down beef sales off the farm, but politics as usual.

 

[greybeard]

Just call it a beef pot pie Jo.......