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| Hi Kevin. As you can see, it's more that I feel like a whole lot of other farmer rather than them feelin' like me. We were brought up under the same kind of good people.
Let business leaders, respected farmers and managers in your community know you are looking to expand. They enjoy helping focused young people - if they can, but don't expect it. While you are waiting for opportunity, carefully consider a sideline that keeps you visible and involved in some manner in the type of farming you desire.
Something about the landowner's side: Often times, there is someone they think well of, but are not sure if that someone would be interested in their farm. (Hard to believe isn't it.) So when they choose the next farmer, they usually go with the farmer that has let them know in a polite, but direct manner they want to farm for them. And like Pat H said, it is important to most that this person is a "compatible" fit.
Most landowners are starved for communication about what's going on at their farm. It's amazing what kind of relationships bloom with regular letters (or notes or phone calls). And remember, you are working for them.
It will happen for you. Good luck.
Edited by 7150 4/16/2009 10:15
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Land Rental Ethics-How do you guys add acres?
