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| dreaminfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 7:40:27 PM
Hello Everyone!
Well it's been 2 years since I discovered MaryJane's farmgirls, and today I officially have joined! I AM SO EXCITED! And if you couldn't tell this is my first post.
I'm a 42 year young, mother of the "wolf pack 3" , and wife to a guardian angel. To top it all off I FINALLY know what I really want to do with my life ,to be a FARM GIRL! Now to figure out how to do it.
So we recently moved out to a little rural town, Mt. Angel, OR. It's a step in the ultimate direction, a small farm in 3-5 years.
Any ideas, suggestions, or advise? I'm having a little problem with organizing my thoughts, so that I can set realistic goals, Mostly because I'm so excited about the future.
Here's to future friendships.
Kim, the "dreamin' farmgirl"
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| HemetGardener |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 6:11:10 PM
Welcome Kim,
I agree with Jenne, put it all down on paper and organize it so you can find it again. I believe in "piling systems."
Terri
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 7:02:28 PM
Welcome Kim. You'll learn alot from everyone of the gals here. Enjoy and always reach for your dreams.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
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| laurentany |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 4:30:29 PM
Welcome to the farm Kim! You are in the right place to learn LOTS and meet a bunch of wonderful, knowledgable farmgirl sisters!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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| shanda |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 3:46:47 PM
Welcome sister dreamer! You'll learn alot here, and make friends with some of the coolest ladies! Let us know how you're doing on your journey!
Shanda
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| marlee |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 3:24:33 PM
Welcome to the farm!
Marlee
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| kysheeplady |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 3:08:11 PM
Sounds like you are on the right track ... now, what you need to do is add to or start a saving account ... Good luck, it is a lot of hard work, but if you really want it, you will get it.
Teri
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| dreaminfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 12:38:45 PM
Our goal is to have a farm in 3-5 years. We're really working on the savings and credit part right now. We're almost debt free and chugging along.
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 11:33:36 AM
Welcome Kim. I am just one state above you. MJ's Farm is a wonderful place to be. Enjoy your dreams. MB
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| traildancer |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 09:12:54 AM
Hi, Kim. Welcome to the forum. I live in Glide, Oregon.
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| kysheeplady |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 07:51:43 AM
Hi Kim,
Welcome ... did you say you have a farm already? or you want to get one in 3- 5 years?
If you already have one and you want livestock, do a LOT of research ... If you don't have a farm yet, start saving and making your credit perfect. Anyway, enjoy your time here.
Teri
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| dreaminfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 07:17:50 AM
Oops silly auto correct. I meant Lori not Lotus:)
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| dreaminfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 07:15:00 AM
Thank you everyone! Mt. Angel is beautiful, and the Willamete valley is very fertile ground. I'm starting my garden this year. And thank you Lotus for your advice.
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| jan49829 |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 06:09:30 AM
Welcome Kim, I know you will get alot of very good ideas from all these wonderful farmgirls out there. Good luck on finding a farm just right for you. Looking forward to knowing you better.
Janet
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| jenne.f |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 04:48:37 AM
Congratulations and Welcome!
I am on the same path as you and looking for land to move to.
I read lots of farm books and magazines. And do what I can now.
Knowledge is power!!! I am a chronic list maker. I also
have problems staying organized. Daily lists, made the evening before.
The lists helps lot.
Farmgirl hugggggs,
~blessings~
Jenne
Farmgirl #4616
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| queenmushroom |
Posted - Jan 23 2013 : 04:04:48 AM
You need to take things slowly as far as starting.a farm. Remember when it comes to livestock, you just can't take off for an overnight trip. Join your state farm bureau. This organization has representatives federally and locally. They will help you if you run into problems with your municipality regarding zoning and ordinances related to farming. Glad to have you here on the boards. We're all here to help laugh and cry withyou.
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
| Emily Anna |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 9:10:48 PM
Hi Kim!
Welcome to Mary Janes! Mt. Angel, OR?? The name alone sounds heavenly and Oregon is a beautiful state! I don't have ideas for you either, but I know a lot of farmgirls will! Glad to have you on board!
Emily |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 8:18:12 PM
Welcome, Kim. Enjoy your time with us.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Jan 22 2013 : 7:47:53 PM
Welcome Kim! So glad you joined us finally :) How exciting about your new dream farm on the horizons! I don't have any advice at all about organizing your thoughts. My brain is super ADD and ever since we finally found our little homestead this past summer I can't organize my thoughts for anything. I want to do it all. We are going to start out with a nice veggie garden, which I already have experience with and this year we are going to start a flock of chickens. My hubby wants a couple goats, but we are going to take things one step at a time.
Good luck to ya in finding your dream farm!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05), Bennett (7/11/07), Truman (7/28/09) and baby Graeme (11/29/12) |
