"Thanks for the input all. It sounds like it would be best to seek them out and chat with them about my intentions. I'm hoping they take it in good spirits "
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What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MrT Aug 24, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
So I've been through all the thinking and I've finally decided what sort of farm enterprise I want to do and where I'd like to live. As I begin the search for the right piece of land I discover to my…Continue
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Karen replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"We have a similar problem with an even worse moral twist: the main guy who sells eggs, and the woman who sells goat milk products at our farmers market both rely on the money for a living, while it's just a hobby for us. Thankfully, we…"
Richard Boutall replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"I'd go and visit the farmers and be upfront (in a friendly way). See if there are ways you can complement each others enterprises. I once visited a farmer and while buying some eggs, asked his advice when I explained that I was hoping to start…"
Jeremie Houg replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"With today the way things are naturally grown meat their will never be enough of it. You can talk to the guy down the road let him know what you will be doing maybe he will have some tips on people he doesnt sell to that might want some or something…"
Grammy Dot replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"I don't know what area you are planning on moving into, but if there is only one sheep breeder direct marketing then having another one won't hurt a thing as long as there is demand for lamb.
In our experience, we could never raise…"
Village Wisdom replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"I say be yourself. Sounds like you really want to get to know them. Now or later -- it matters not. Give it a try when you are ready. See what happens. Go from there. Hopefully it will work out for both of you. Even if it does not in the beginning,…"
MrT replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"Thanks for your replies.
Village Wisdom - that's fair enough. I guess my next question would be that if I think there is room in the market for the both of us, would it be wise to approach these people? On one hand, if they get upset but…"
Village Wisdom replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"I cannot imagine any 2 small farms ever being exactly alike. And predicting someone else's response to anythings seems impossible to me. You just never know what someone else is going to think, say or do.
I think I would start by finding…"
Karen Paro replied to MrT's discussion What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
"I would talk to the farmer and get his/her feedback and take it from there. Who knows you might just be told that there is more than enough business to go around."
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What to do if the area I want to move to already has the same enterprise?
So I've been through all the thinking and I've finally decided what sort of farm enterprise I want to do and where I'd like to live. As I begin the search for the right piece of land I discover to my surprise that someone is already doing exactly what I wanted to do, in the same area! I know in days gone by this wasn't such an issue for farmers because they were all selling wholesale and didn't really see another farmer as direct competitor. But if someone is - for instance - selling pastured…See More
MrT replied to RayZorback's discussion What would YOU do with 100 Acres??
"Great discussion. I have heard it said before that you are best to buy a smaller block and expand later, for all the good reasons Steve gave above. However, I just cannot escape the fear that in practice it would be really hard to buy more land next…"
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