My plan is to create some extra income while still working a full time job. I grew up around agriculture my entire life but understand that without a family member with a lot of land, there is no way I can jump in full time. I would like to implement a 4 year crop rotation including some variation of alfalfa, oats, corn, beans, wheat? I would also like to build a herd of grassfed cattle and hogs up to around 15 each. Chickens as well.
Do you all think 80 acres is enough land to sustain a farm this size? I compare it to my grandfather's day when he was a "big time" farmer with just under 300 acres. He used a Farmall M and a AC WC. His livestock operation was much larger than what I am aiming for.
Many unknown factors, I know, but I am serious about doing this and want as much advice I can get so I can put together an accurate budget/business plan to get started.
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