Thanks for the adivce!

jay01 (4/7/2008)

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I want a farm, mainly crops, im not interested in livestock. I can make a living at growing crops, right? I am new to farming but i did some programs in highschool ( im 21). I am currently reading "Five Acres & Independence- A Handbook for Small Farm Management" - by M.G. Kains. To the point, i have very little money and i am wandering how i can get into the farming arena? Do i apply for a farmers loan and go out and purchase a farm & equipment and start seeding?  Where do i sell my crops? A produce broker, and farmers markets? What about growing alfalfa or other type of feed, could i make my loan payments and eat good too? I know its broad/vague but its a start

Thanks for the adivce!

Dear Jay01~

Congratulations on your decision to take the leap into the farming!

You're asking all the right questions and doing all the right things. Keep researching and talking and visiting as many other farm entrepreneurs as you can. Good luck with your planning!!

Here are a couple of articles and links to resources from our website that may help:

The Farm Entrepreneur

Cooperative Extension Service (your local experts!)

A few farming classes ....

To get ideas about crops you may want to grow, browse our

Crops & Gardening pages

Good luck!

~ Hobby Farms Team

I am also looking to get a farm for myself. mainly for hydroponics and experimental plant growing and cross breeding them.

So good luck and hope things go great for you.