I guess i'll chime in here,since this kind of represents my life.First i think everyone has a valid point on this thread,but i'm on the side of things that says never give up your dream and asspirations,we would'nt be this far in the world if people before us did!!!!Second,farming and ranching are all i've every wanted to do in life,love the hard work,the life style ,challenges,sucesses!!!So keep at it!!I've had to ranch in a round about way,since i was'nt born to it and no one left me a piece of ground to continue on,but it did'nt stop me.I have only ten acres to my name so all my operation are on ground i've bartered with people for,work trades-like helping them with projects on their place in exchange for running a couple head in a pasture they were'nt using, haying their fields and sharing gas expenses and the hay off the field,there are ways to make your dream happen if you go after it!!!You don't have to be a multi=millionaire to get at it!!Just a hard worker and a go getter!!!Talk to people,ask absentee land owners if you can work there place,think outside the norm!I've had to buy older equipement and keep it in good working condition till i can trade up to something better,still does the job,and gets me in the game.Only play the game at a level you can afford!!!! :lol: get some outside working ranch experience and mentorship from someone you see as sucessful and follow in their shoes.And yes i do have a gig in town,but i'm still getting my ranch on every second i can.Learn equipement,ride your horse well,read your stock.Education is important!!!Don't pass it up!!Be realistic in your endeavors,don't let getting rich stop you,think business minded,and get'er done!!!Solomon aka blackbuckaroo.good luck!!I'm only 37,so hopefully i'll have another 40 years to make it happen!!
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