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Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah @ Antiquity Oaks 2 hours ago. 38 Replies 2 Likes
Hello! I'm a 43 year old gal and my husband and I live on five acres. Probably 2 is tillable, more of it is possible pasture. We have three daughters, who have variable interest in farming topics. …Continue
Tags: fiber, handspinning, sheep, farm, small
What's retirement going to be?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Gates Feb 24. 15 Replies 3 Likes
I've lived on a farm all my life, but after my husband from the city and I got married and we purchased five acres of the family farm to build our home on, I haven't done much farming. Hubby works in…Continue
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Deborah @ Antiquity Oaks replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Plans I have for Sheep Barns.
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Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I build a hoop barn in North Vernon,Indiana for sheep fell down two year ago because of ice. Only have 15 year warranty for material. I have a 40 year warranty on steel and 4 year warranty on my labor.
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Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I love herbs! That's part of what I want to sell to help make money. Right now I'm investigating all the products that can come from sheep which might interest me. I like the idea of making sheep soap, sheep cheese, and possibly some sheep…"
Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I'm guessing you meant Louisville, KY. I'm not interested in growing stuff for people like Tyson. I'm looking at self-sustaining my own family on what I grow and make, having a much healthier diet, and making enough money with items…"
Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I have a friend that made it big in mushroom business. He grows mushroom in greenhouse in Clarksville,Indiana . Now he sell to Papa John Pizza in Louisville,Ky. He went from two greenhouse to 57 greenhouse in one year. Now he making over…"
Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I wife has friend growing herbs in a greenhouse setting on a small farm selling them in flea markets on weekends and county market in front of court houses. Her friend sell year around and doing very well. She want me to built her a greenhouse…"
Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I lived in Clark County,Indiana right across the Ohio River from Louisville,Indiana. Washington County,Indiana is north of me on US Hwy 50 where Salem,Indiana this where the Turkey farmer building like crazy. Tysen chicken plant in…"
Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Tim-not sure where Washington County is, is that where you are located? Turkeys are cute, but I don't really see myself raising them on a level where I'd be selling to any major chains. It's a good way to make money, I guess, if all…"
Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Hi Cara, Most of the Farmer down in Washington County,Indiana are going into Turkey raising. Right now the best time to raise Turkey for Farbest Farms or Perdue Farms. McDonald's getting into Turkey sandwiches. Hardees selling them in…"
Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I agree. Now I'm doing whatever I have the time and energy to do on my own, and trying not to think about how I wish things would progress faster. My husband has made it clear that he doesn't see himself as a farmer or someone who does a…"
Carol Grosser replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I don't know much about raising sheep, but I grew up on a farm where sheep and goats were raised along with cattle. The problem then was getting the best out of two local shearers. So, you will either have to learn how to shear…"
Summer replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Thank you for starting this discussion as I am finding it very helpful. I am in a very similar situation. While my husband is very supportive, he is unable to farm with me full time right now, so it is just me for the most part. I don’t have…"
Tim Tompach replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Call me Cara I can sell you a pole barn less than Hoop Barn."
Rich Hamilton replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"I would say there's a very good chance of that, given what you have already said about the hoop house.
Pick up a copy of "One Seond After", read it then get him to read it. That may very well kick things into gear for him..."
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