Brian, I started liking farming helping my veterinarian G-dad when I was a kid. Then, I helped milk for a neighbor in high school. I started working for the phone company, and got called up during 'Nam, and went back to work for Ma Bell when I got out. Then, I started helping a neighbor bale hay part time and helped another with milking. Between the two of them, I started farming a few acres on my own, and bought a farm ten years out of the service. I have added acres and cows and equipment slowly, borrowed when I needed to, hired custom operators and swapped labor. After thirty years of Ma Bell, I retired and started farming full time. That was 12 years ago.
You may be able to get Dad to help you some, but you cannot expect him just to give you his operation. At the best, he will retire and pass it over to you; at worst he'll give it to Sis and never think of you. Ideally, you'll help him without asking what's in it for you, and build yours as you go. And, maybe he'll just pass it to you when he and you are ready. Or, at least a part of it. You have to remember- that is HIS retirement. He has to live on what he has for the rest of his life. So, if there is anything left at the end, it's yours if you have earned it.
Remember, no one owes you anything- you get what you earn. In farming, respect is worth almost as much as anything you will ever do. Do it right, and it will reward you well. Blood and sweat will take it's toll, but you can make it. Time, patience and perserverance will make you a good farmer.
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