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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
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 Posted - Oct 26 2009 : 07:52:52 AM
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| I took an old rundown 1940 farm, a greenhouse 24x18, two cows, and now have a Grade A dairy and make and sell raw milk artisan cheese. |
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Pammy
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 06:30:46 AM
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I would love to be doing that! do you have a website or blog where I could see some pics and learn more about your operation?
Pam |
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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 08:20:28 AM
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Hi Pam,
I have a web site: fairaviewfarm.com
But, I have been so busy doing, that I haven't had much time to do alot on the site. It does tell about about us, however. |
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bucknroll
Farmgirl at Heart
1 Posts
Dawn
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 05:26:07 AM
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| That's awesome. I have been reading on this site for over a year, and I always look at the entrepreneur site first, because I'm thinking of doing something like this. We have a good bit of land in the country and short of just having our horses and some cows I would love to be able to make a little money doing something with it. So I had to register the other day just to comment on your post. Seems like you are one of the ones "making it on your own, doing something you like, after all thats what this forum is about entrepreneurship. To my surprise You only had one reply. Well, anyway, kudos to you nouveau-farmchick. |
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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 08:01:15 AM
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Thank you Dawn,
we have made it our goal to let people know how important small farms are to our communities (and country) and how productive a small farm can be. We raise 250lbs. of commercial salad greens a week (7 months a year) sell eggs, our cheese, raise our own beef, fish, chicken, lamb, goose, turkey,pigs, and ducks. Plus, we have many farm tours and offer classes, too. I love it! please feel free to check out our web site if you'd like a bit more information: fairaviewfarm.com
I think you are on the right track, decide what you want and go for it!
God Bless Farmers |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 5:08:22 PM
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Hey Pennie. I have dairy goats but there is no way I could afford to do it "right". I sell milk from my home and eggs when I have them. I asked a guy at the Chattanooga market that has a goat dairy what it cost him to get his up and running and he said $300,000.00. Whoa! Not here! So I will just be a lawbreaking bad girl and do it my way. I would like to be certified to sell for pet consumption but even that is a fortune to get going. But maybe one day I can do it. I love goats and love milking. I also have a 16 month old heifer I will breed when she's about 2 and will try to milk her. I will be getting a friend's half Jersey calf soon, too. We also raise all our own meat and produce.
It's so good to know there are other out there doing something they love. You farm sounds like a great place.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2009 : 07:32:11 AM
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Hey Kris,
our project certainly didn't cost that much! but we purchased losts of equiptment used from a restraunt supply store. Also, did tons of the work ourselves, such as electrical and plumbing. I made cheese in 9 1/2 gal. pots not in the fancy vats. Also, we don't pasturize that saves tons on more expensive equiptment. I'd say we've spent maybe $12,000 max.
I'm a firm believer of where there is a will, and a massive action plan, there is a way!
God Bless Farmers |
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Ms_Ed
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Edwina
Murfreesboro
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2009 : 10:32:52 PM
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Your description sounds like the farms that were described to me at a Farmer's Market just outside of San Francisco. It is a regular Sunday event and was huge. It was right under a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Every vendor I spoke with displayed an internal reverence for the land and a passion for their farm and products. Organic...everywhere. It was so awesome.
Edwina Shannon
Live, love, learn, think, give, laugh, try |
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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2009 : 06:01:19 AM
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Thank you Edwina,
and welcome to the farmgirl connection!
God Bless Farmers
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2009 : 06:38:51 AM
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Dalyn,
I'd love to have you visit,and to hear more about your farm!
We have 17.0 degree temps, this morning which is cold for us. I can image it's pretty icy on your side of the mountains too.
Keep in touch, we'll make plans when you'll be headed over this way.
God Bless Farmers
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