28 acres worth a hay operation?

   / 28 acres worth a hay operation? #71  
the biggest thing is get started with something that does not cost much and enjoy it. You can always change! creamer

definitely agree. been leasing my place for hay many years. suggest you require some kind of fertilizing in return. best
 
   / 28 acres worth a hay operation? #72  
I'm always amused by the concept that government subsidies prevent farmers from going broke
. I suggest that those who believe that start farming for a living. We'll see how long they last. :)
 
   / 28 acres worth a hay operation? #73  
If you want to do this start with good old tractors cheap machinery and learn how to keep them running. Don't mow too much at 1 time so if you break down you don't lose your whole crop till you get the hang of things. Around here you could be in the hay making business for under 5000 dollars, But nothing is gonna be shiny and new.
 
   / 28 acres worth a hay operation? #74  
Dirfarms is giving good advice.

I'll add to that, there is NO money to be made. It'll take all of it to make machinery payments, keep things running, and maintain the property.
 

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