Bob Marley
a vizsla,weimaraner, german short-haired pointer and tell me why
OK honestly i asked about those 3 breeds not the kind of dog you have so if u dont know about these breeds no thanks
Answer
I have a GSP, and he is a fantastic dog, calm, loving, smart, and not typical of the breed. They are generally pretty highstrung, intent on one thing, BIRDS!, and sidetracked easily. Same for Vizsla and Weimaraner. They attach to one person, and can be snippy with kids.
Try a border collie or blue or red healer (australian cattle dog). They are smart, loyal, quick, and bred specifically for farm work. It's what they were meant to do. Give them a job and they are happy.
I have a GSP, and he is a fantastic dog, calm, loving, smart, and not typical of the breed. They are generally pretty highstrung, intent on one thing, BIRDS!, and sidetracked easily. Same for Vizsla and Weimaraner. They attach to one person, and can be snippy with kids.
Try a border collie or blue or red healer (australian cattle dog). They are smart, loyal, quick, and bred specifically for farm work. It's what they were meant to do. Give them a job and they are happy.
How to make a living from Farming?
NoOneKnows
I hope to one day have a farm of my own...
I would make my money and income from the following:
* Cattle for milk and meat production
* Breeding and Selling live cattle to other farmers
* Chickens for eggs, and meat.
* Breeding and selling chickens
* Sheep for wool and meat
* Breeding and selling sheep
* Ducks
* Geese
* Goats
* Turkeys
Do you think it would be profitable for me to also grow things?
what type of crops, fruit, veggies etc, make the most sales and income?
Where can I find information about farming, the equipment I need etc... ?
Any advice? I have been around farm animals and farm life since a was born...
Thanks
Answer
To make money from farming, all you have to do is marry rich.
I'm just kidding. Kind of. The truth is, in today's world of agribusiness it is possible to make a living from farming, but it is difficult.
Often farmers will have several crops they grow. The reasons for this is some land is better suited to one crop than another (even in the same geographical area), diversifying crops helps better shield you from bad years in a certain crop (hail damage, drought, pests, etc.), and prices can often help you choose what to grow year-to-year (for example, if corn prices are high, you'll want to grow more corn because you'll get more money for it).
That being said, having a wide range of crops or livestock can also be difficult and work against you. Every crop and every type of livestock has at least some specific equipment and knowledge necessary to produce. For example, you can't harvest wheat with a cotton picker. So if you grow both of those crops, you're going to need double the equipment, which will at least double your costs. Farming equipment is expensive, so it can be difficult to be that diverse, especially in today's world of agriculture where your operation has to get big or get out. Farmers with less than 1000 acres are considered hobby farmers, and land is expensive (hence my original answer, you should marry rich or marry a farmer, haha).
It's good that you're interested in agriculture though. If you are still in primary/secondary school, I highly recommend you take an ag class if they have one, join a local 4-H club to learn about livestock production and leadership, and join your local FFA chapter (formerly known as Future Farmers of America). These organizations allow you to gain firsthand knowledge of farming and livestock production, as well as practice leadership, public speaking and other life skills that will be useful, and will also look good on your resume as you start to build one.
If you are college age, I recommend you take an Agricultural Economics class. Not only is it interesting, but it covers a lot of the topics you are asking about in regard to profitability of crops and livestock, necessary equipment etc.
My Ag Econ class is the most interesting class I took, which is why I'm going to be starting my master's in Ag Econ next year!
Also you can talk to your local co-op or extension service. Find out what the Agricultural & Mechanical (A&M) or state college is in your state. They will likely have an agricultural extension office and often a 4-H extension office that can help you learn more about agriculture.
Finally, read, read, read! Look up the Farm Outlook report (google Farm Income Outlook, Economic Research Service). It has great information about the current state of agriculture in the United States (assuming your'e in the US).
And don't forget to think about agriculture! See a cattle ranch while driving? Stop by and ask if you can talk to the producer. Ask questions! Be interested! Attend state fairs, 4-H shows, cattle auctions, other livestock auctions. Look up the prices livestock are getting in your area.
Crop and livestock prices change year-to-year, so it's difficult to tell you what is most profitable because it depends.
Don't forget about opportunities in international agriculture, either. As the world population is increasing, and developing and underdeveloped nations try to meet the rising food demand, agriculture is needed and there are many agencies, non-profits, and businesses aimed at fulfilling these needs.
More people should be interested in agriculture like you, and although farming is a hard way to make a living, it can be done. Others choose agriculturally-related careers that do not include farming (such as agricultural sales. GMO crops, feeds, agricultural products, livestock handling systems...they're all related to agriculture, and somebody has to sell them/produce them/buy them/market them!)
Others choose careers not related to agriculture at all, but still remain connected through their family farm, often as an absentee owner (they still own the farm, but they lease out the fields to neighbors to use, rather than farming themselves).
Good luck!! Agriculture is fascinating! I can't stress enough the importance of reading! READ READ READ AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!! :D
To make money from farming, all you have to do is marry rich.
I'm just kidding. Kind of. The truth is, in today's world of agribusiness it is possible to make a living from farming, but it is difficult.
Often farmers will have several crops they grow. The reasons for this is some land is better suited to one crop than another (even in the same geographical area), diversifying crops helps better shield you from bad years in a certain crop (hail damage, drought, pests, etc.), and prices can often help you choose what to grow year-to-year (for example, if corn prices are high, you'll want to grow more corn because you'll get more money for it).
That being said, having a wide range of crops or livestock can also be difficult and work against you. Every crop and every type of livestock has at least some specific equipment and knowledge necessary to produce. For example, you can't harvest wheat with a cotton picker. So if you grow both of those crops, you're going to need double the equipment, which will at least double your costs. Farming equipment is expensive, so it can be difficult to be that diverse, especially in today's world of agriculture where your operation has to get big or get out. Farmers with less than 1000 acres are considered hobby farmers, and land is expensive (hence my original answer, you should marry rich or marry a farmer, haha).
It's good that you're interested in agriculture though. If you are still in primary/secondary school, I highly recommend you take an ag class if they have one, join a local 4-H club to learn about livestock production and leadership, and join your local FFA chapter (formerly known as Future Farmers of America). These organizations allow you to gain firsthand knowledge of farming and livestock production, as well as practice leadership, public speaking and other life skills that will be useful, and will also look good on your resume as you start to build one.
If you are college age, I recommend you take an Agricultural Economics class. Not only is it interesting, but it covers a lot of the topics you are asking about in regard to profitability of crops and livestock, necessary equipment etc.
My Ag Econ class is the most interesting class I took, which is why I'm going to be starting my master's in Ag Econ next year!
Also you can talk to your local co-op or extension service. Find out what the Agricultural & Mechanical (A&M) or state college is in your state. They will likely have an agricultural extension office and often a 4-H extension office that can help you learn more about agriculture.
Finally, read, read, read! Look up the Farm Outlook report (google Farm Income Outlook, Economic Research Service). It has great information about the current state of agriculture in the United States (assuming your'e in the US).
And don't forget to think about agriculture! See a cattle ranch while driving? Stop by and ask if you can talk to the producer. Ask questions! Be interested! Attend state fairs, 4-H shows, cattle auctions, other livestock auctions. Look up the prices livestock are getting in your area.
Crop and livestock prices change year-to-year, so it's difficult to tell you what is most profitable because it depends.
Don't forget about opportunities in international agriculture, either. As the world population is increasing, and developing and underdeveloped nations try to meet the rising food demand, agriculture is needed and there are many agencies, non-profits, and businesses aimed at fulfilling these needs.
More people should be interested in agriculture like you, and although farming is a hard way to make a living, it can be done. Others choose agriculturally-related careers that do not include farming (such as agricultural sales. GMO crops, feeds, agricultural products, livestock handling systems...they're all related to agriculture, and somebody has to sell them/produce them/buy them/market them!)
Others choose careers not related to agriculture at all, but still remain connected through their family farm, often as an absentee owner (they still own the farm, but they lease out the fields to neighbors to use, rather than farming themselves).
Good luck!! Agriculture is fascinating! I can't stress enough the importance of reading! READ READ READ AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!! :D
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