hobby Farmers
Misenplace
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 875 Michigan Pics |
2003-05-29 55901
Are there any hobby farmers on the forum ? If so where are you located and what do you Raise/farm/sell ?
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slowrev
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 231 Winchester , KY |
2003-05-29 55914
I believe there are plenty of them. Of course that depends on your definition of "Hobby Farmer"
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Misenplace
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 875 Michigan Pics |
2003-05-29 55916
LOL, ya I suppose hobby could be subject to interpretation, I would like to hear from any forum members that are raiseing or growing products for sale especially e-sales, IE , nuts, popcorn, apples, beef etc ....
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Chief
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4297 Southwest MiddleTennessee Pics |
2003-06-01 56197
I basicly lease out my tobbaco allotment and cut firewood. I may get a few cows and horses later on. My daughter is in love with horses. I have to fence it off first. ....
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depmtr
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2 pensacola, fl |
2003-06-20 58061
I raise pecans. Would like to sell enough to off set the cost of raising them. ....
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Misenplace
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 875 Michigan Pics |
2003-06-20 58065
Do you have a web site ? Nothing like a slice of Pecan pie and a Cup of Java from the Cafe Du Mond. Preceeded by oysters and bead craveing top lifters....Man I miss New Orleans. ....
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Peters
Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3034 Northern AL Pics |
2003-06-21 58075
My wife has about 50 laying hens. I am in the same boat as depmtr. At lease we are subsidizing protein to peoples diet.
I also have horses but like dogs you need to show them to make real money on your investment.
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BillMullens
Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 649 Central West Virginia Pics |
2003-06-21 58091
I'm growing pumpkins this year. Or trying. At this point, they look like lilly pads floating in the garden.
Bill ....
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Redman
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 25 Iowa |
2003-07-07 59050
I guess I qualify as a hobby farmer. I have a nice job with the university and my wife runs a horse farm on our 78 acres. The farm operation has a goal of making money, but it is subsidized by the regular job. I get to mow the pasture and other fun with my boys toys.
Redman ....
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lakeman
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 39 Rollag Minnesota |
2003-07-10 59286
Where do you raise pecans and what do you sell them for? The company I work for purchases Pecans. ....
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Misenplace
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 875 Michigan Pics |
2003-07-10 59299
Bill, I think pumpkins are a real smart move. Fast growing, easy, Good demand and price. Pumpkin farming has REALLY taken off here in the last few years, besides, you get to have fun trying to grow one of those monsters, or stenceling them as they grow. I have substantial cedar stands on my property but I do not anticipate harvesting for another 20 years when I retire, or when I'm 60, lol. Then I'll be ready to sell the land. Untill then that section is a wildlife sanctuary. The top 60 Is hardwoods for playing. ....
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depmtr
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2 pensacola, fl |
2003-07-11 59334
I'm in Pensacola, fl. Have not sold any yet. Gave them all away last year, although i need to sell some of this years crop.
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Misenplace
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 875 Michigan Pics |
2003-07-11 59338
I thought everyone in your neck of the woods was involved with oysters ! I lived in florida for most of the 80's. ....
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