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Virginia Nancy Dove
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  • Appleton City, MO
  • United States
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Being a mentor for a young person interested in farming

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tyler Hedge Jan 20, 2011. 6 Replies

My husband and I have a small cattle operation, 25-35 cow/calf pairs.  We've improved our pastures with lime and fertilizer, cross fenced and improved this farm since we purchased it in 1997.  I'm…Continue

 

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Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Zachary K. Straatmann's discussion Beginning Farmer
"My husband and I would love to find young person interested in transitioning. We have a small cow/calf operation, forage based. There is room for expansion, but we can't handle more any more cattle without help. Problem si anyone working fr us…"
Jul 29, 2012
Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Kari Hollman's discussion Calving Stories in the group The Beef Grower's Corner
"I've got two stories about the same cow, two different calves.  Brownie was a good producer, weaned great calves but was a bit obstinate.  Not mean, not wild, just determined to have things her way.  Pouring rain, like a inch a…"
Jan 23, 2012
Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Kari Hollman's discussion A woman's place is on the farm? in the group The Beef Grower's Corner
"I stared working for my tobacco growing husband in 1968 in Maryland.  I was a townie and he was looking for help in the field.  We eventaually married.  In Maryland it was not "proper" for a woman to work in the field as I…"
Aug 20, 2011
Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Kari Hollman's discussion Homegrown Beef... Ideas and tactics for selling 1/4 1/2 whole and freezer beef? in the group The Beef Grower's Corner
"I have direct market lambs in the past.  It's a great way to add value to your product.  I always took my lambs to a butcher who was inspected by the state as far as regulations.  I wasn't selling across state lines so USDA…"
Aug 20, 2011
Chris Dunphy replied to Virginia Nancy Dove's discussion Hiring part time help in the group The Beef Grower's Corner
"Hello Virginia. I think thats really fair. My step dad did that for me when I was in high school. Thats how I started my herd."
May 8, 2011
Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Scott Piggott's discussion Land Rent Agreements
"I just learned of another source of land rent agreements.  I missed the actual meeting,but Oklahoma State University has a very usefull website, google OSU."
Mar 11, 2011
Virginia Nancy Dove added a discussion to the group The Beef Grower's Corner
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Hiring part time help

We have a small herd of about 35 cows, trying to increase it through our own replacements.  We manage graze around 140 acres of good pastures.  We calve Spring and Fall with the majority coming in the Spring.  My husband has recently had some health issues.  He's recovering and I expect him to be able to help some in the future, but he is 89.  I am much younger.  I would like to have a young person come in to our operation with the expectation of eventually taking over.  I discussed that with a…See More
Mar 8, 2011
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Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Scott Piggott's discussion Land Rent Agreements
"Try looking at the University of Missouri Extension Service website.  I know they have agreements, I went to a land rent seminar once and was shown an agreement.  If not I will try to get one and mail it to you.   "
Feb 21, 2011
Virginia Nancy Dove commented on Jeff Caldwell's group The Beef Grower's Corner
"I had twins once,  Mama cow how no problems whatsover keeping track of them."
Feb 19, 2011
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The Beef Grower's Corner

Welcome to the Farmers For The Future Beef Growers' group! This is a place for young people or anyone else getting started in the beef industry. Collaborate and keep updated on industry trends, markets, ideas and more!
Feb 19, 2011
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Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Scott Piggott's discussion Land Rent Agreements
"Have you talked to your University Extension Agent. "
Feb 18, 2011
Tyler Hedge replied to Virginia Nancy Dove's discussion Being a mentor for a young person interested in farming
"I am currently working in a similar situation.  My boss/partner and I are farming 1400 ac and we sell Pioneer seed.  I am trying to start my own cow calf operation as well.  My partner has very little experience with cattle.  But…"
Jan 20, 2011
Laura replied to Virginia Nancy Dove's discussion Being a mentor for a young person interested in farming
"Try the Farm Service Agency's TIP Net! (Transition Incentives Program). It is designed for retirees looking for someone to eventually take over, or new/beginning farmers trying to find an in at a farm or ranch operation."
Jan 18, 2011
Shannon Convery replied to Virginia Nancy Dove's discussion Being a mentor for a young person interested in farming
"I found the farm I've spent the past 2 years living/learning by going on ATTRA and searching for a place that had the same type of operation I hoped to start in the future. I think posting an ad there would be really helpful for you guys!…"
Jan 17, 2011
Virginia Nancy Dove replied to Virginia Nancy Dove's discussion Being a mentor for a young person interested in farming
"When I was born and raised in the suburbs of Washington DC.  As far back as I could remember I wanted to farm.  Fortunately when I was 20 I met my current farmer who had been a farmer all his life.  He was willing to hire me on a part…"
Jan 16, 2011
jeremy gerow replied to Virginia Nancy Dove's discussion Being a mentor for a young person interested in farming
"does sound like a nice idea  the problem i see is it will be hard to attract the person of the right caliber with such a small opertaion . by the time you split the work and chores up there isnt enough money to support two households i have…"
Jan 15, 2011

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