A lot of the problem has to do with families being spread over the country. If I hadn"t lived a half mile from Grandpa I wouldn"t have ever got interested in mechanical stuff, and if he hadn"t taught me the basics I never would have gotten the opportunity to help grain farm with a family friend the last 10 years.
But I know 20 guys my age (25) who would love to farm full or part time, but theres no money or chance to get involved. I"m lucky to have the chance. Most older guys get out and their ground gets swallowed up into a huge 2000 acre operation. Theres one less small farm that could teach 3 or 4 sons, grandsons, and neighbor boys about farming throughout the coming years. Its a darn shame and I can"t blame young people that don"t want to lose money starting to farm.
Maybe the older generations could try to teach young guys and help put them into a situation where they could get seriously involved. When I am 55 I"m going to pay attention to which young guy thats helped me has the most interest, work ethic and drive. If I can find a kid who"ll work with me then I"ll give him the opportunity to become a farmer by going 50/50 on operating loans, selling equipment on contract and offering rental ground. At the least I can teach him the trade just as my family friend has taught me.
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Today's Featured Article - Memories of an IH Super A When I was ? up to 10, I worked on my Papaw's farm in Greeneville, TN every summer. As I grew older (7), it was the thrill of my day to ride or drive on the tractor. My Papaw had a 1954 IH Super A that he bought to replace a Cub. My Papaw raised "baccer" (tobacco) and corn with the Super A, but the fondest memory was of the sawmill. He owned a small sawmill for sawing "baccer" sticks. The Super A was the powerplant. When I was old enough (7 or 8), I would get up early and be dressed to
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