From One Novice Farmer to Another: Questions to Answer Before Beginning Farming

By Bradley Rankin
Published on April 25, 2021
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Bradley Rankin

Bush hogging a field with the dog guarding
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Have you been thinking lately about taking the plunge and buying or leasing a small farm? If the answer is yes, then I would like to share with you my experiences since 2018 for finding, purchasing, and developing our 48-acre Kentucky farm. Learn from the mistakes and triumphs my wife and I have experienced along our journey together.

I had practically no experience, knowledge or needed equipment before diving in. If this sounds like you, I believe I can save you both time and money along the way. I have made good decisions and bad, and I have been both very lucky and somewhat unlucky at times. But I can tell you, at least for me, there has been nothing more rewarding than taking care of this patch of land and the animals it supports.

There are some questions I have for you to ponder in your spare time. Right off the bat, I will tell you that the most common mistake we made was being in too much of a hurry. So, take your time, — and while you do, these are the questions I would ask you if we were talking over a cup of coffee.

Do you really want to take on the added responsibility of taking care of a farm?

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