Ask Steve Dave Farm And Cow And Ranch And Tractor And Truck Related Questions

[Stupid Fitz]

Do cowboys take their hats off for the national anthem?

If one of my KC friends showed up with a cowboy hat at any type of event whatsoever, I would immediately knock it off his head without saying a word. Your friends are going to do that Benji so be prepared.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

Do cowboys take their hats off for the national anthem?

If one of my KC friends showed up with a cowboy hat at any type of event whatsoever, I would immediately knock it off his head without saying a word. Your friends are going to do that Benji so be prepared.

Stand for the flag, kneel for the cross (with hat removed)

[Pete]

This thread never disappoints.

I need some advice. What is the bottom entry level amount of farming/ranching crap I should do in order to call myself at least a hobby farmer and be able appropriate farm/ranch culture (e.g. wear hats such as those featured recently in this thread, etc.)?

Those of you who follow this thread closely may recall that I once contemplated a crazy farm land scheme in northern MN, but I put that plan on hold. HOWEVER, I have a new crazy land scheme in the works and have about a 27% chance of buying a parcel of land outside of Lawrence (Paradise Club side of town) with some pals from HS. 

We would have control of 50+ acres. Most of it wooded with a really deep creek gully winding  through it.  Of the wooded amount, on corner (about 25% of the total wooded amount) is thickest cedar grove you could imagine.

One pal already has 10 acres of this area purchased and has started putting enough apple trees on it to claim it for Ag use on taxes. 

[steve dave]

WEAR THE HAT PETE


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[Pete]

WEAR THE HAT PETE


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If I get this land, I will purchase a Charlie Daniels style hat with pheasant plumage, and put that rough rider on as soon as I sign the closing documents.   

[Pete]

Saw milling seems cool. That’s up there on my list of ridiculously unnecessary things to do on the land.

[Sandstone Outcropping]

Saw milling seems cool. That’s up there on my list of ridiculously unnecessary things to do on the land.

I could watch videos of people using their home saw mills to make beautiful boards for hours.

[wetwillie]

This thread never disappoints.

I need some advice. What is the bottom entry level amount of farming/ranching crap I should do in order to call myself at least a hobby farmer and be able appropriate farm/ranch culture (e.g. wear hats such as those featured recently in this thread, etc.)?

Those of you who follow this thread closely may recall that I once contemplated a crazy farm land scheme in northern MN, but I put that plan on hold. HOWEVER, I have a new crazy land scheme in the works and have about a 27% chance of buying a parcel of land outside of Lawrence (Paradise Club side of town) with some pals from HS. 

We would have control of 50+ acres. Most of it wooded with a really deep creek gully winding  through it.  Of the wooded amount, on corner (about 25% of the total wooded amount) is thickest cedar grove you could imagine.

One pal already has 10 acres of this area purchased and has started putting enough apple trees on it to claim it for Ag use on taxes. 

Need a side by side

[Pete]

Saw milling seems cool. That’s up there on my list of ridiculously unnecessary things to do on the land.

I could watch videos of people using their home saw mills to make beautiful boards for hours.

Same here!  And vids of simplistic rustic cabin builds with rough cut lumber.

[Pete]

This thread never disappoints.

I need some advice. What is the bottom entry level amount of farming/ranching crap I should do in order to call myself at least a hobby farmer and be able appropriate farm/ranch culture (e.g. wear hats such as those featured recently in this thread, etc.)?

Those of you who follow this thread closely may recall that I once contemplated a crazy farm land scheme in northern MN, but I put that plan on hold. HOWEVER, I have a new crazy land scheme in the works and have about a 27% chance of buying a parcel of land outside of Lawrence (Paradise Club side of town) with some pals from HS. 

We would have control of 50+ acres. Most of it wooded with a really deep creek gully winding  through it.  Of the wooded amount, on corner (about 25% of the total wooded amount) is thickest cedar grove you could imagine.

One pal already has 10 acres of this area purchased and has started putting enough apple trees on it to claim it for Ag use on taxes. 

Need a side by side

HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE PRICES?!?!

I’m probably more of a 2 or 3 golf cart guy.  Need a couple electrics for the silent traversing of custom paths around the property, and maybe, MAYBE, a gas Cushman.

[Pete]

Mini bikes might be good tho. My youngest graduates HS in a couple years and technically the moratorium on two wheeled motorized devices is up at that time. I do have an electric Specialized fat tire mountain bike that I inherited, but that is just pedal assist and legal under my current rules.

[Pete]

I’d really love a skid loader with a forestry drum mulcher, but a skid that big with high flow hydraulics is like $30K for an old one, and another $15K - $20K for a used drum mulcher attachment.

[star seed 7]

order of vehicles purchased by my legit hobby farm dad over the last 20ish years (none have been sold)

-golf cart
-dodge ram 1500 farm truck (purchased his work truck when he got a new work expedition)
-john deere tractor
-777 bobcat
-4 wheeler #1
-4 wheeler #2
-ex mark mower
-john deere gator
-dodge ram 2500 diesel farm truck
-razor side by side

[ben ji]

order of vehicles purchased by my legit hobby farm dad over the last 20ish years (none have been sold)

-golf cart
-dodge ram 1500 farm truck (purchased his work truck when he got a new work expedition)
-john deere tractor
-777 bobcat
-4 wheeler #1
-4 wheeler #2
-ex mark mower
-john deere gator
-dodge ram 2500 diesel farm truck
-razor side by side

So he currently has 2 4 wheelers, a gator and a side by side? Has there ever been a time when they have all been in use at the same time or it a situation where half are broken down at any point in time?

[star seed 7]

you have to move the tractor and bobcat to get the 4 wheelers and golf cart out of the shed so no they are never used after the purchase of the gator.  i think they all work or could work with minimal effort though.

[wetwillie]

That's quite a collection

[star seed 7]

oh, one of the 4-wheelers IS used during burn season because it has a water tank and sprayer attached to it, i forgot about that.

[Pete]

God damn, your Dad sounds awesome.

[sys]

one of the things that gives me pause about diving full on into the hobby farming lifestyle is that i hate fixing stuff.  don't really like machines in general.

[Spracne]

one of the things that gives me pause about diving full on into the hobby farming lifestyle is that i hate fixing stuff.  don't really like machines in general.

I think the sweet spot for me is being good friends with someone who has a hobby farm, because I'm lazy (and like to keep my money).

For example, a very good friend down here has a ranch that's been in the family since, like, slavery times. I don't have to deal with the upkeep or anything. I can just go there for fun.

[Pete]

one of the things that gives me pause about diving full on into the hobby farming lifestyle is that i hate fixing stuff.  don't really like machines in general.

Be sure and buy brands that have a local dealer then.

[KST8FAN]

Looking forward to possibly being farm neighbors, Pete.

Happy to demo skid steer, turbo saw on your "home place."

I got a 855D Gator I might part with for the right buyer.


Tom

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[Pete]

Looking forward to possibly being farm neighbors, Pete.

Happy to demo skid steer, turbo saw on your "home place."

I got a 855D Gator I might part with for the right buyer.


Tom

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I hope this land scheme works out so I can take you up on all of that!

[KST8FAN]

Sunday was a perfect day for plowing terraces.  IH 1066 turbo with straight chrome pipe and 5 bottom plow.


Tom

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[WillieWatanabe]

is that IH loud?
That looks like a lovely piece of property.