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    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, I spoke with a lady at Farm Service Agency in Jonesville today. She said it's a sliding scale, depending on richness of the soil and what is done with the land. $140/acre for top-end ground that isn't touched at all once signed into the program; $20 - $40/acre if I plant grasses and...
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, Dad had a 14T, it was a good unit. He ran it with Farmalls, H and M. One year both were down and we borrowed the neighbor's Super C. Shook the snot out of that little tractor but got the job done. Had to bale it on the ground, as you weren't pulling the baler and a wagon behind that...
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, That was one suggestion from the MSU Extension service, it's on me that I haven't made the time to call yet. Thanks, Anthony
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Howdy, I'm not ruling out anything yet. I like the idea of livestock but my work schedule doesn't always allow me to get over there twice a day for feeding, etc. that (as far as I know) need to be done on a regular schedule. Now.... if I could get my 23-year old son (who hasn't graduated high...
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, I do plan to get in touch with the MSU Extension office in Hillsdale. Never heard of a soil map but it makes sense and I'll inquire about that too. Someone else mentioned drainage; this isn't tiled but drainage has never been an issue other than one small area, maybe 1/4 of an acre and...
  6. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    Howdy, A hay-burning boiler? Never heard of that, now I gotta go educate myself.... Thanks, Anthony
  7. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    That's hilarious!!! I do pretty good as a BS-er but I would fail miserably as a writer. Thanks for the humor and well wishes! Anthony
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Good morning, Close; I'm 52. Or, to paraphrase what I believe is a Ronald Regan quip: the 12th anniversary of my 40th birthday! Retirement plan is my day job, network engineer. There are no chicken operations in my area that I know of and I do like this idea. I don't know anything about how it...
  9. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    :ROFLMAO: I completely agree! Funny how we do that, isn't it? I don't think I'm the only one with that type of affliction either.... Thanks! Anthony
  10. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    Howdy, Someone else mentioned flowers too. That idea never crossed my mind. Flowers and bees/honey production? I wonder how that would go.... Thanks, Anthony
  11. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, I've always loved the idea of farming; however I've not had the opportunity till now and have no experience at it. I get that a LOT goes into it and you're darn lucky to make any profit. I think there are some satisfactions outside of the financial considerations but even those can make...
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Howdy, I hate the fact that you're right but I also can't argue with the truth of what you say. I loved baling hay as a kid, too; one of my favorite things to do. Thanks, Anthony
  13. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, I'm 52; I've averaged 10 years each in construction, as a mechanic and now as a network engineer. I tried the fast food industry once; that lasted 4 days and then I got a factory job. More to your poitns: No outbuildings at t his time; not an insurmountable obstacle. I very much enjoy...
  14. M

    Small acreage profitability?

    Good morning, I agree, it takes a lot of commitment and I don't expect to get rich off the place. I think it's way too small to be hugely profitable. My problem is I've always loved the thought of farming (especially the idea of being self-sufficient), the smell of freshly plowed ground, etc...
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    Small acreage profitability?

    Hello, I've heard of "herd share" programs, this sounds like the same philosophy applied to a grown crop though. Makes sense! Thanks, Anthony
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