"Hey, Susan...hubby has a Kubota, too! Mostly he needs it for mowing the grass, but I think it will get a lot more use as time goes on!
I hope it's true that he will be more involved as time goes on. It would help him to be more active, too...he…"
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Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dusty Bottoms Jun 3, 2012. 39 Replies 3 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
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What's retirement going to be?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cara Randall yesterday. 22 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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SusanLea2 replied to Cara Randall's discussion What's retirement going to be?
"Don't let your husband read this, Cara, but he may just more on board once you start in a small way. :) I just reminded my husband yesterday that when we moved out here he didn't want me to get chickens! I reminded him…"
Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion What's retirement going to be?
"I haven't read this for awhile and there are lots ore posts since I first put my little story up here. My dream is slowly coming true. VERY slowly. We have a little chicken house and we are going to buy the fencing shortly. That will be the…"
Cara Randall replied to Tamara Suber's discussion Hello Friends! Looking for advice on getting funding to start a sheep and goat farm!!!
"You have lots of enthusiasm! That's good, but I felt a little all over the place when reading your plans. When you are this pulled in tons of directions, it's hard to get anywhere.
If it were me, and I've done the same thing, I'd…"
Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion What's retirement going to be?
"Ann, just reread this post from before...
Sounds like a great plan, but if you are physically challenged you might think twice about the bees. That is a very physically strenuous hobby, as I found when I did it. When those boxes get full of honey…"
Cara Randall replied to Cara Randall's discussion What's retirement going to be?
"They have glutted the market in many areas with nurses. Many people believe that becoming an RN offers tons of opportunities, but it purely depends on what region you live in and how many nurses they have been promising that and churning out.
Having…"
Ann replied to Cara Randall's discussion What's retirement going to be?
"Well, here's an update on what is happening with me right now. I finally graduated college back in January. I got my RN certification, finally!!!! I thought that day would never come, but it's been since March 28th, and I…"
Ann replied to Cara Randall's discussion What's retirement going to be?
"Wow, reading this just makes me smile! I am a nurse too, a LPN right now, but I am in school full time going for my RN. I am in my early 40's and I know I am getting off to a late start in the career world, but I definitely know…"
Dusty Bottoms replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Good discussion, that's what Farm-Dreams is all about. FYI this topic was featured on this week's farmcast:
http://www.farm-dreams.com/profiles/blogs/farmcast-episode-17-farming-alone-and-introducing-new-animals-to-
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Deborah @ Antiquity Oaks replied to Cara Randall's discussion Small farm and just me (mostly)-can it work?
"Check out the Mid-America Homesteading Conference. You might get some more ideas there. You're probably about six hours away."
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…"
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…"
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…"
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