Oct. 28, 2021
"Good farmers, who take seriously their duties as stewards of Creation and of their land's inheritors, contribute to the welfare of society in more ways than society usually acknowledges, or even knows. These farmers produce valuable goods, of course; but they also conserve soil, they conserve water, they conserve wildlife, they conserve open space, they conserve scenery" -Wendell Berry
Getting back to the land, eating fresh veggies out of the garden, keeping chickens, watching beautiful sunrises, and living a sustainable lifestyle outside of the constraints of our modern society. It all sounds so romantic.
I'm here to tell you that all those romantic ideas are true, but there is more to consider than just the parts that excite us. Farming requires an unrivaled amount of dedication, know-how, and faith.
Here are seven things to consider before jumping into the wonderful life of farming.
1) Be Clear About Your Goals
2) What are you Good At?
3) What lifestyle do you desire?
4) Farming is a Business
5) You can't control Nature
6) Attachment is the root of suffering
7) Be prepared to Ask for Help
I hope you found this helpful on your journey to achieving your dreams of the farm life.
Please don't ever hesitate to reach out for my help or to answer any questions. I offer a variety of services in Regenerative and Organic Agriculture.
Reach out in these links for a Consultation or a Soil Analysis. I would love to do everything I can to help you be a successful and resilient Farmer
Feel free to surf through some of the pages on my website. I have left a ton of Easter Egg links for you to learn from on every page.
Until Next time,
-Farmer B
Written By: Brian Maisenbacher