Does anyone have guidance on programs for farming equipment? or farming in general?

SPC Shawn Reardon — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:14:38 -0500

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 5 at 2020 5:16 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:16:16 -0500

Check with your local farm bureau, or county extention agent if you have one.

Response by Maj John Bell made Feb 5 at 2020 7:47 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:47:51 -0500

_What is your current level of experience at farming?
_Are you willing to spend your non-farming time studying farming?
_What crop or livestock will be your source of revenue?
_What "waste" can you turn into a source of revenue or use to reduce costs?
_What side lines will you and/or your wife be able to do while you are on the steep side of the learning curve?
_What is your niche market? (If you go head to head with corporate farms you will be crushed in short order)
_What is the bare minimum you need to net in a year to meet all your obligations and maintain an acceptable standard of living?

Response by SPC Allyn Luce made Feb 9 at 2020 2:33 AM

SPC Allyn Luce — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 02:33:26 -0500

I believe the USAD has a few programs. I have seen a few there and some state programs depending what state your in. Check it out, and good luck on your quest.

Response by SPC Harry Elsasser made Feb 16 at 2020 11:44 PM

SPC Harry Elsasser — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:44:58 -0500

County Farm Service Agency's have beginning Farmer programs.