Farming full-time for income
Updated Nov 25, 2024
Seeking
- 101+ Total acres
- 101+ Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 51-100 Acres of pasture
Desired locations
High yielding Crop land (Soybeans, Corn, Wheat) and potentially some livestock. 250 - 1500 acres in the Eastern region.
Plan
I am a business owner who is new to the farming industry. I have owned and successfully managed my own retail business for over 20 years. I have always had a deep love for farming and my dream is to farm with my children. I have an excellent knowledge of finance and business administration. I know first-hand the meaning of hard work and having to sacrifice to make a dream a reality.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
Farming equipment is optional but the following would be nice:
Tractor, harvester, grain truck, storage bins, sprayers and barns and sheds.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
Cash Rent would be my first choice with the option to purchase the operation over the next 24 - 36 months. With the farmer present to teach and mentor me.
Second option, is to purchase farm outright and commence farming independently.
Size 500 -1 500 acres in the eastern region with a focus on Corn, Wheat and Soybeans. With the hope to introduce livestock in the future.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
Commercial farming, growing Corn, Wheat and Soybeans with livestock. My goal is to learn and grow my knowledge extensively and to improve yields each and every year with a key focus on debt management, risk and cash flow. If the opportunity arises I would be open to mentorship program with an experienced farmer who shares similar goals.
Production goals
Goals details
Aiming to grow around 500 - 1000 acres of Corn, Soybeans and wheat annually. Learn good agricultural practices and focus on yield production. Crop rotation and the health of the soil is of paramount importance.
Learn from neighboring farms and build strong relationships with my local extension agent.
Farm experience
Years of experience
0 total years of experience
0 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I have not had any formal agriculture education but have a graduate and honors degree in finance. My wife's family are farmers and it has always been our dream to own our own farm. Unfortunately the safety concerns for farmers in South Africa led us to America to fulfill our dream.