Ok call me crazy, which everyone has...I grew up on a cattle ranch outside of Dallas area. Out of 2 dozen Heirs of a rancher I am the only one who continued to work in the farm industry. However I moved to Maryland and went into the horse training business.
After many years of not being able to take this liberal state and the horrible "Uppity" industry I am in, we are heading back to Texas.
I am terrified. Every one thinks we are crazy. Our family ranch has long been abandoned other then a couple of horses checked on once a week by a neighbor. There are no more cattle. House needs work but fences and water holes are still good. We have a couple tractors still in good shape and other expensive equipment still available so a lot of stuff is still in place. The property is very over grown with trees, brush, feral hog and deer.
I am a hard worker! Just to be clear I am a woman lol That seems to make a difference to many. I work 10-16 hour days, in the heat, blizzards, rain you name it weather wise. I drive a tractor, use tools, ride, vaccinate, can handle guns, crops etc. I know I have a solid foundation. My husband is learning but is a cop working full time and will continue to do so. So I am terrified or crazy.
Where do we start?
What breed? What kind suggested for beef? How small/large do I start? Any internships? Training programs? Any thing? Just where do I start?
As we get closer I'm getting scared but there is no job other then my husband being police or military that I think is more honorable then working your land and I am set on continuing my grandfathers legacy.
Typical woman I have rambled on....
After many years of not being able to take this liberal state and the horrible "Uppity" industry I am in, we are heading back to Texas.
I am terrified. Every one thinks we are crazy. Our family ranch has long been abandoned other then a couple of horses checked on once a week by a neighbor. There are no more cattle. House needs work but fences and water holes are still good. We have a couple tractors still in good shape and other expensive equipment still available so a lot of stuff is still in place. The property is very over grown with trees, brush, feral hog and deer.
I am a hard worker! Just to be clear I am a woman lol That seems to make a difference to many. I work 10-16 hour days, in the heat, blizzards, rain you name it weather wise. I drive a tractor, use tools, ride, vaccinate, can handle guns, crops etc. I know I have a solid foundation. My husband is learning but is a cop working full time and will continue to do so. So I am terrified or crazy.
Where do we start?
What breed? What kind suggested for beef? How small/large do I start? Any internships? Training programs? Any thing? Just where do I start?
As we get closer I'm getting scared but there is no job other then my husband being police or military that I think is more honorable then working your land and I am set on continuing my grandfathers legacy.
Typical woman I have rambled on....