When starting a farm...

[Latestarter]

OK FarmersDigest... your original request for help/guidance/opinions/advice got me to look. Now I'm enthralled and will be following the thread to read about your progress and outcome. Wow, what an adventure huh? Wishing you and the DH all the best to make this a truly happy new year!

 

[Baymule]

It is wonderful that the owners are so helpful. Are they moving totally away, as in far, far away? Or are they still going to be close by? Any possibility of writing into the contract or verbal agreement of a 1 year retainer for advice and help? After all, they built this farm and they could prove invaluable to you. Just a thought......

 

[FarmersDigest]

OK FarmersDigest... your original request for help/guidance/opinions/advice got me to look. Now I'm enthralled and will be following the thread to read about your progress and outcome. Wow, what an adventure huh? Wishing you and the DH all the best to make this a truly happy new year!

Well thank you, that's much appreciated! An adventure indeed. Scary, but good. We wish you a truly happy new year as well.

 

[FarmersDigest]

It is wonderful that the owners are so helpful. Are they moving totally away, as in far, far away? Or are they still going to be close by? Any possibility of writing into the contract or verbal agreement of a 1 year retainer for advice and help? After all, they built this farm and they could prove invaluable to you. Just a thought......

The great thing is Dh met this guy through his work, and was impressed with my Dh's skill and hard work ethic. No, they are moving about 2 hours away. That's a great idea, thank you!

 

[SheepGirl]

If I were you, I'd write a business plan before you jump too far into the new farm. Just because it's an established business doesn't mean you, as the new owners/managers will know how to run it right/efficiently/profitably without researching ahead of time.

 

[FarmersDigest]

If I were you, I'd write a business plan before you jump too far into the new farm. Just because it's an established business doesn't mean you, as the new owners/managers will know how to run it right/efficiently/profitably without researching ahead of time.

Yup, and we are in the process of doing that. We actually posted on here about doing one. Thank you for your info.