Ep 24: How to Start a Farm From Scratch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2020
- Doing my best to answer a lot of your questions of how I got started farming, and how to get started farming. Everyone’s operations, numbers, and locations are different but I tried to give a good general idea on can it be done or not. So here it is, a rough cut, raw video of me doing my best to explain.
I hope you all enjoy, and a special thanks to the man who took a chance on me and allowed me to become where I am today.
My son got started like you. After working with an elderly man for a few years the elderly man decided it was time to retire. He and my son set up a 7 year plan for my son to buy him out. Currently they split the money with my son getting a 30% split. They farm about 800 acres. They're in year 4 of the 7. I wish you well!
I wish I had the same scenario as your son. Did the old man farm alone, or did he own a large farm with a lot of people. Also how did they meet?
@@timkopf4457 Dwight, the old man, farmed alone but didn't start until almost 60. He inherited most of the land from his family. My son lives just down the road 1.5 miles. They cash rent some of their acres they farm.
@@turboturtle5819 oh nice! Your son is very lucky then. Maybe I'll find an old man with a farm😂. Thank you
Woooow 800 acres. How wonderful!!!
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“Farming is more than just a job. It’s a way of life.” In the words of Grassmen “Agri is our culture”
Oh my goodness, I admire you so much. God willing you're still doing this, I see this video is from 3 years ago.
im 13 years old trying to get into farming i have bought a case 970, a john deere 6 row 7000 planter, a 14 foot IH disk, and a IH 1460 combine with a couple of old heads. my dad owns a 25 acre patch that i farm and i have a couple of other 5 acre patches from the neighbors. I work for my dad doing construction and he helps me buy seed and pesticides. This video has helped me plan my financial situation.
I’m 14 living in suburb MA and my dream is to go to ag college and farm my grandfathers land that he farmed 40 years ago in PA. Good for you keep workin hard
@@michaellavelle109how did life work out for you guys?
how did life work out for you guys?
I have the biggest respect for you man you are smart :) and know what to do
I am 14 and farm 20 acres and this is very helpful for the future so I can grow and be smart with my money
The numbers say no! the heart says yes! sometimes you just follow your heart better to have failed trying than never tried at all, much respect to you, it's a hard life but so rewarding.
Hey man. Your story and my story are so similar it is crazy. I started a first generation farm in 2017 as well. Never worked on a farm before and had no equipment of my own. I am and have been in the process of making a video of how to do this as well. Every one of your points are 100% right on target. I started out with 120 acres now I’m up to 400 this year and almost doubling next year. Only difference is I’m organic. Only reason I started to Farm organic is the return on investment. It flips those numbers completely 180 degrees. Soybean prices I got last year were $23 a bushel and corn was $9.90. But you do lose on some yield. Almost -25% of county averages but the back end pays a lot more.
I can not stress enough, have other income.i started out with 1 tractor, disc, planter, row cultivator, and rotary hoe. Hired spraying foliar fertilizer and harvesting until I could afford my own stuff. I roll the money back into the farm each year until I can afford to work it full time. Farming in general is very hard. Farming organically is stupid hard and time consuming. But I love what I do. Keep up the good work brother.
Clint Hardee Farm videos love to hear that story! I have nothing against farming organic either, the only reason I haven’t tried it is I’m afraid of losing money in the 3 year process to become certified. Best of luck!
Betting the farm on a fad ??
Hey it could be a fad. And if it ever goes away and falls on its butt I can always switch to gmo and spray everything. It’s all about the bottom line and can you make money to grow your farm and compete with the local big farmers. I hold no ill will to any type of farmer.
@@clinthardeefarmvideos5846 Been thinking of doing the same myself. Probably not organic, mostly because I wouldn’t have the time to input. All types of farming are a fad. Agriculture is agriculture weather you’re milking goats to make your own cheese, growing and brokering hay all over, raising beef cows in Florida or growing corn and beans in the upper Midwest.
I’m 39 and have a good job thats not Ag related. I want to transition some how, someway in to Ag. Is it going to work? Who knows. I could fail. That’s ok. I’ve only got 1 life to live and I’m not gonna wonder what if.
Thanks to Clarke farms and thanks to you. Good luck to both of you.
Do you mentor people???
I’m trying to do the same thing you are bud.thanks for being a good source of encouragement
I can’t wait till I get a little bit older to start my own farm this was you best video yet
Thanks for sharing the info and your story.
This video deserves a lot more praise. I've grown interested in farming and not saying this shut down my dreams of it but it definitely made it a reality, with a family of 4, maybe just looking into doing a side gig or helping somewhere would be a more reasonable option in getting my feet wet. Appreciate all the work you did for this.
i Started 5 years ago, bought a quarter with 120 acres cultivated, I work night shift at hospital administration, I bought old farm equipment but that was in good shape, 1135 Massy $5000, 434 IHC tractor $1000, 30ft hoe drill with eagle beaks $3000, 21ft Cultivator $500, 40ft boom sprayer $200, 25ft Medium Harrows $2500, 25ft Massy Swather $2500, 860 Massy combine with pick up and straitcut headers $2000, 3 ton grain truck $500, Grain auger 8in $500, 1985 Freightliner $5000 45ft grain trailer$500, CDL $1500, 226B Cat skid steer $5000, Rent 5-5000bu bins $4500/yr, First year I was on contract Canola through United Grain Growers who supplied seed and chemical and pesticide on the contract for me, had a great year and my Net gain was $50,000 plus 26,500 from working at hospital for $76,500. I started farming at 34 I had saved the money for 1/2 of what my land cost and also paid cash for my equipment and for a 5'5" 115lb girl this was not easy, I was not raised on a farm or have family on a farm, I am now up to 500 acres renting a additional 380 acres and pretty much maxed at what I can do with the equipment I have but i dont really plan on getting any bigger am happy with what i have. Had a really good crop this year and plan to finally biuld a shop it really sucks fixing in the dirt and mud and snow. The shop i am going to biuld will cost $120,000 which gives me 40ft x 40ft heated and 40x80 cold storage but everything will finally be able to be inside and hopefully last longer. The point of all this is you are correct if you really want more out of life it can be done. I still work at hospital and take my holiday time for seeding and harvest and once shop is paid off I will quit working at hospital. ( hopefully next year )
Thank you for this video. God bless you for this endeavour.
This was sincere and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you so much for your honesty! Stay in the fight brother!
Thanks for being so open about how you got started !!! Wish you the very best !!
Thank you for sharing this. Great content.
Good luck👍. Praying for your awesome sucess🙏
I’m only 13 but i know i am going to be a first generation farmer and this was VERY helpful. Thanks and keep up the good work
Very very good job . You did wonderful , and you told it like it was . It’s extremely hard to farm at all much less the way your doing it and showing it . Thank you .
Great Job explaining everything. It definitely kinda helped me realize a little bit more about what it is like to start a farm!
Outstanding video . You really laid things out clear and precise. Knowledge learned makes what you are saying so Bang on .
I Seriously have a lot of respect for you having the guts for starting from scratch! Stay safe!!
Really enjoyed your story and how it could be done.
Great job laying out the reality of farming. And, great job representing a noble calling in life.
Great video, bud! I know how your partner feels. I had a growing hay operation when I became 100% disabled. Now I watch farming videos all the time. It's all I can do to keep the 5 acres, I kept, mowed for a couple horses. So hat tip to you bud. Keep learning all you can from this fella. That's worth more than money. I really enjoy your vids.
We all gotta start somewhere. Good on ya man! Great video
I thoroughly enjoyed your video, soak up every minute you can with the old man. There’s lots of knowledge there that can be passed on to you if you pay attention. Keep up the good clean hard work!
Love the advices
I’ve farmed all my life here in South Texas, 90Mi S/W of Houston. People used to say I was lucky, I had good land and worked hard often 7 days a week. A old farmer told me if you work long enough and hard enough one day you will be lucky.Iv been retired 14 years this September and am 77 Yrs old. Good Luck Young Man and God Bless You🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"Luck happens when opportunity meets preparation"
Ive always wanted to farm and this was very informational thank you
A very humble way to explain farming. I wish you success from the core of my heart. Bless you.
Great job on this video. I wish I could farm myself but just not in the cards for me. Great job presenting the numbers. Keep up the hard work. Good luck to you and prayers for you friend.
Gravity wagons are usually cheap used and are awesome
Thank you for taking the time to explain many details that go on behind the scenes in the life of a farmer. There are many struggles that come along with working in agriculture but the rewards of doing what you love and making something out of little to nothing is amazing and fulfilling. Your videos are really interesting and I greatly appreciate you putting content out. God Bless
Thank you for this video. I’ve been wanting to be a farmer since I was 3 years old. You’re really a massive inspiration for me
Respect to you man nobody has gave ya nothing but your making your way and serving our country see ya on the next god bless and thanks for what you do for the country good things comes to those people like you that puts in the hard work
Very great video, well done.
Wow. Very impressive. You talk like a much older wiser farmer. You are exactly right about the older farmer, and he's taught you well. I hope he's doing good.
Amazing video, thank you for inspiring me
Well done young man!! I’m originally from near Brookston just north of West Lafayette. Born & raised on 400 acres. I’ve been a subscriber for 3-4 months and enjoy each of your videos.
this is the first time I've watched you.and I'm very impressed.with your honesty and with your story.I'm a new subscriberand look forward to your journeyI just started my own firm with four hens and a rooster. lolit's small but it's a lot of fun!!! lol
I haven't a clue on Farming economics, but totally enjoyed this video on a whole number of levels. Not the least is your drive to succeed on what You build. Keep it up and We're pulling for your success.
Great video, and good information.
Great video this is definitely helpful for first time farmers. It can be tough and not very profitable but if anyone is up to the challenge I say go for it folks.
Your story and mine are really similar except the old farmer was my dad. He had been retired though for 10 years the major line of equipment had all been sold off so I was starting with old tractors and dad helped me get my first Bean drill. I started farming and I farmed 60 Acres. I now Farm 240. It is extremely hard to rent land down around Evansville Indiana. So the only ground I farm is ground that my dad owned. From the beginning I also have worked a 40 hour a week job. I use my job to live and my farm is separate so very similar to you. I don't have a combine but I got hooked up with a very good guy in our area that custom Harvest for me and hauls the grain to the elevator. I could not do it without that local farmer helping me. I also have the local co-ops do all of my custom application spraying and fertilizer I just don't have the equipment and the time to do it myself. I do not have very new equipment my newest piece of equipment is my planter which is a 2014. If I had any advice for a young farmer It buy older equipment and learn how to work on it yourself that is how you keep your costs down keep up the good work I really enjoy watching your Channel as it reminds me a lot of me
I’m just south of you closer to the river. Started on my own and want to farm on my own without hired help. It’s not always fun but I’m proud that it’s my name not “oh yeah he work for so and so.” I went the cheaper route for a planter and just bought a 6 row Kinze no splitters. Roughly half what your example was. 30” beans can be argued but for guys starting out it’s worth considering. My corn got hit with rust this year so it looks...poor..
I’m from Australia and about to start runnin my own gig here in a few years as a first generation farmer. Even though how we farm and what we farm is different, the numbers are very relevant and many are very similar. Thanks for the video been bloody awesome listening to your story and I hope ya have a great harvest.
Great video, even though I hope to inherit most of the farm in my situation, this information can still be applied in certain areas. You have the correct mindset for it and your completely right about learning from the older generation, they have done it this long and seen plenty of what we could see the same of in the future, you'll learn 100 more useful things being around a older farmer than you would learning it from a school.
I will tell you I’m in a very similar situation and I appreciate your advice when it comes to starting out with an older man who wants a good future of his farm and legacy.
I like how he has that fs19 download up on his screen. Great game. You got yourself a new sub
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing... 👌
Great video and thanks for the honesty. My wife and I started our farm 10 years ago with 7 tillable acres and have been growing our size a little bit every few years. We are in a similar situation where we have great support from a farmer friend. I built a break-even analysis sheet in Excel to show bushes vs price. It is impossible to break-even this year no matter the yield with this year's prices.... Keep up the good work!
This video has gave me so much confidence to start a farm
Fantastic video.
Could I borrow the $100, I promise ill bring it back
Thanks for sharing your experience, you’ve really dropped some awesome jewels to someone like me that’s never done farming. I was inherited 300 acres outside side Charlotte NC. I am committed to making this work, I’m broke and no equipment.. smh. But you gave me some hope here. ✊🏾 💥
Really enjoyed the video. It’s tuff farmin these days especially for a first generation farmer
Very detailed video! Thanks
Nice job, I appreciate your being honest with the numbers. I'm starting farming as a way to retire that keeps me active. I have a good job and still don't have anywhere near enough money to buy anything that resembles newer equipment. It really is a way of life.
This video was extremly helpful! i appreciate the time and effort, definitely earned a subscriber.
Hes a teen that didnt and dont know the value of money. You do not buy a large truck.......and say your starting farming !
Great video!
Enjoyed the video
This is so crazy I just watched this I'm 17 going to work for UPS next year, I work for an older guy that doesn't have anyone to pass it down to, its a cattle farm 45-50 head. But love your content man I want to start farming and I've been stressed about it but this video has helped me have a better understanding of it completely
Great video
You’re on the right track, you’re doing it right. I don’t care how big a farm is or how financially well off it is, I don’t know of many farms that don’t have other sources of income. Sidelines are a great thing. There is lots of things you can do in compliment to farming that can add income.
Obviously there are other things you could have done with your time so thank you for making this for those of us trying to learn
Likely this is the BEST of all AG videos !! (I also watch many others)
I SLOG thru a lot of your videos .. not much ENTERTAINMENT there
You are where the PLOW MEETS THE DURT !!
new subscriber, very interesting that you learned . Thank you
My wife and I have started a small farm in eastern Pennsylvania, I run a tri axle dump truck business and that is how we’ve paid off our equipment. We currently make hay to get into farming. I have worked on dairy, turkey and crop farms, the problem with here is we’ve become the warehouse state and the fact that the land wh-res here run $70 dollar ground to $200 an acre. My wife and I are going to be traveling out west to look for a small farm to buy and look for off farm work till we start cash flowing. Your video was amazing and inspiring. Thank You So Much
Good info for young farmers
Great video buddy
this was really insane video
This is a great video. This is the information I'm looking for in regards to the cost side of things. I try to explain to some people I know where I am in order to be profitable you have to have a low overhead in order to get where you want to be at. I'm trying my hardest to get a way in but it's been difficult.
Thanks for the advice. I am living in the metro area of the city. Same situation, my family farming experience stopped 150 years ago. I am eager to start farming. Seems daunting but it is what I want to do.
amazing bro❤️
You should part 2 . Getting started from nothing. Like what would a min acres you would farm to make it worth you time and investment. How to find ground available?
Thank you for the Great Vidio!
People are going to soon see a big difference in food quality. I am starting to look for a farm myself. Retired at 50. Have to stay busy. Love growing my own meat, fruits & vegetables.
Good video man
thank you for this
Good vid!!
I have lots of respect for u, I’m a 7th generation farmer and post videos as well🤘🏼
Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I'm in a similar boat, our contract is up on a 15 acre field that we rent out. We're not making any money with the way things are so I'm selling some of my personal stuff and buying equipment and I'm going to start farming our 15 acres. I don't expect to make a living on it but that's what my regular income is for. Hopefully I can manage thing correctly and my kids can have a farm when their older. My family used to farm about 600 acres, over the years it's dwindled down to 15 and no equipment. Wish us luck!
Well done.
I'm south african farmer that is working in USA for farmer.
And I'm here with the mindset of starting to farm on my own.
You are a great example for upcoming farmers.
God bless.
Hello, may I ask how you get a permanent visa?, I am facing this problem right now, I am planning to emigrate and become a farmer in America just like you.
P.S. I wish you only the best! God bless
@@rxtr7815 need to apply for greencard and have job offer
@@hendrik1636c First: Thank you very much for your fast answer but i have still one big question:
What kind of job offer? Does it have to be an offer from a large company or can it also come from a small company such as a family business?
It would be great if you could give me an answer to that too =)
(Sorry if I kinda steel your time, but this hole thing is very important to me)
@@rxtr7815 doesn't matter.
The company will have to sponsor you,meaning they will have to pay for the greencard and also proof that they can't find any good enough help in the usa.
@@hendrik1636c Thank you! =)
I’m north of you in Farmersburg IN, would love to get into farming but I know absolutely nothing about it. Encouraging video tho!
Good video, similar story to mine, I still have a full-time job.
My uncle farmed his entire life. He got his first W2 job in his 50s. But yeah having a main job then farming on the side is probably the best way to break into it.
I bought a tractor, 18 acres, chickens and ducks. It doesn’t take much to get started... making it profitable that’s the trick.
awesome
That helps me do some thinking. I know that I have farming in my blood, but sadly my family members who could help me learn have passed. I've been hoping and praying to get hired by a farm to learn and maybe slowly get into it. What websites did you go to for the numbers? I live in Tennessee and know the numbers will be different but wanting to know what websites you used. Have a great weekend.
I've been doing it for 5 years. Grain farming lasts 3 years. I've been busting my ass for everything i have. Picking up little plots, hopefully something big
Would love to get that rainbow with $5 corn and $15 soybeans. Sold mine this year for a lot less.
Somebody playing farming simulator 19!
Living the dream!*
Me and my grandson want try to get in to farming we are going to try your way thank you
From what I’ve experienced, first and foremost is land and equipment will follow. At least where I am if you want to farm you will have to own the ground as there is very little around to be rented
I make enough every week to put 500$ back and I live like a peasant lol but I plan to be farming before I’m 40 and I’m 28 so that’s one way to get money
Same plan here, and im 29
Nice where you wanna farm at
@@travistharp4215 Western Ky is the plan, its where im from so somewhere in that area. Plan to do rowcrop only, have some friends eith cattle, i want nothing to do with cattle,
they tell me im a future "tennis shoe" farmer 😂
Edited i look to work with my friends haha just not cattle. Have had my share working with livestock and im good. Corn doesnt kick you into electric fences or ram you into the gate😂
Jake Adair Kentucky is great farm land. I’m still not sure. But you have great soil versus me in Texas lol
@@travistharp4215 well good luck to you! We have great land here its just hard to get ahold of and usually you are really paying for it. I plan to buy a farm with 40 acres if possible, build on it, and work to make small but smart decisions to sloely build up a home base, with good prospects for gaining more ground nearby as i can either renting or buying. Im not worried about being the biggest guy with the shinniest new toys, just want the equipment i grew up on, turn wrenches on them, and do it because I want to, its how i plan to spend my retirement. If the kids want to take it over and make it into more they can, if they dont, ill find someone who does, my land will NOT be developed, its staying agricultural.
If anyone wants to watch another video as good as this breakdown was.....I recommend the one "Black Earth Excavating & Trenching" has and I think Jeff Reymond does some very good ones too.
I'd give anything to have someone near me like you. Especially considering that conventional and organic are on completely different schedules. It chaps my ass to watch the dust collect on my equipment when it could be making me money, or being traded for great skilled labor.
My hired farmers are salary based, $60k/yr and a nice truck to drive. You might pull 20 14 hr days in a row twice per year, but you'll have twice as many days where I don't expect you to come in at all. I have amazing insurance and contribute to a HSA on your behalf annually because we have other ag enterprises that require less skill, but it's all under one big group. It does cost $1250/mo for a family and $350 for single coverage.
I CAN'T FIND HELP! At least not that can do the job well. Thank God my kids are getting older and can do more. But man, my wife has mowed down every mail box and road sign in 2 counties! I had 3 guys leave on me because they were all over 70.