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zora0047
Farmgirl at Heart
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Alex
Afton
MN
USA
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 Posted - May 10 2005 : 5:29:41 PM
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I dream of being almost completely self-sufficient (growing my own food, making my own clothes, etc.), but being only 13 and having a family to cooperate with (a mom and two younger brothers), it's not easy to do. But until I get a farm of my own, does anyone know of any little things I can do in the meantime?
*~*Be Well*~* |
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zora0047
Farmgirl at Heart
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Alex
Afton
MN
USA
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Posted - May 10 2005 : 5:32:54 PM
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Oh, by the way, I have 1 1/2 acres.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 10 2005 : 7:31:45 PM
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HI Alex..and welcome. I was, like you, ready to be a farmgirl at a young age witha family not neccesarily "into" it. I had chickens and always had a garden and taught myself to cook and can things and sew. I think 4'H would be a great idea and if you have a grandma or other older gal you can watch and learn from, all the better!!! Good luck!!
Jenny in Utah
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - May 11 2005 : 05:39:58 AM
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Alex, good for you! I agree with the recommendations, especially 4-H.
There are so many different areas to explore that you will find something that's just right for you. I belonged to a sewing, cooking, rocket building, gardening, conservation club so you see... something for everyone. It also can provide you with alot of opportunities to meet people your age with similar interests. We had alot of fun and got to do some very cool stuff at our county, state and national levels. (I even met my husband there!)
If you are interested , contact your county Extension Service and ask for the 4-H agent. They should be able to give you some information about contacting a club (or starting your own!) Good luck and let us know how you are progressing.
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zora0047
Farmgirl at Heart
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Alex
Afton
MN
USA
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Posted - May 11 2005 : 08:18:42 AM
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Thanx for all the great suggestions!!!
*~*Be Well*~* |
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zora0047
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Alex
Afton
MN
USA
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Posted - May 15 2005 : 5:41:01 PM
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Also, a quick question: does anyone know if you have to have 5 acres to raise chickens in Minnesota?
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jamie
Farmgirl in Training
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jamie
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Posted - May 16 2005 : 9:44:47 PM
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My gosh Alex! Good for you at such a young age knowing what you want to do in the future. You seem very mature for your age.
That's great to have a dream and to be planning for it already. All the best in the future.
Everyone has made great suggestions. Are you interested in animals and plants equally? Maybe you could seek out some local farmers in your area to volunteer your time since summer is coming up now. You can learn how to plant things, take care of animals, and so on before you have to put in the expenses on your own.
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LadyCrystal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - May 21 2005 : 1:36:14 PM
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I think it is wonderful you already know what you would like to do.In my son's school they have FFA group( Future Farmers Assoc.) maybe ask around school to see if they do.
Alicia
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 24 2005 : 08:47:50 AM
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| Now is the time to brush up on your skills. I frequent the library alot and also search the internet on how to do just about anything. Websites like this help too. IF you can do basic things like sewing, cooking, small repair work around the house, you are off to a wonderful start. That is how I was growing up. I still have a lot to learn and explore but just your willingness and knowing what you want at a young age is inspiring to me and I am 31. Volunteering is a great way of learning a new skill and it might lead to a job to start saving some $$$ and you will also have these people down the road to fall back on for information. leads, etc. Keep us posted...I am truly moved someone so young has such a goal and view of the world. Wonderful!!! |
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Beckyanne
Farmgirl in Training
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Becky
Dove Creek
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2005 : 12:57:37 PM
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I could use some help selling my farm. If you would like to see it go to http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1047770817 We are selling not because we don't like it but because there is another farm calling us. The farm for sale is 280 acres with a straw bale home and all solar. The garden is organic and is large enough to do farmers market. See what you think, pass it on to anyone you think might be interested. It is in SW Colorado. Thanks
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BamaSuzy
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Alabama
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2005 : 12:53:03 PM
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4-H is a great suggestion! Also, are there older folks in your family or community that have skills they could share and teach you? like making soap, canning, sewing, knitting, spinning, etc?????
But don't despair if there isn't! Most of the things I've learned to do on our homestead I learned from others here on the internet through the Homesteadingtoday.com and Backwoods Home forums, and now through this forum, or from COUNTRYSIDE, BWH, old Mother Earth News Magazines, and things like that. I got computer CD's to help me with my knitting and spinning!
If you really want to learn, really want to homestead, YOU CAN DO IT! Learn all you can now so you'll be ready!!!! Best wishes!
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