I bought a 150 acre farm [FULL TOUR]

[@mourbonaventure7475]

I hope you got a lot of money and didn't tie it all up in this property. I'd ask the community, local grocers, restaurants and ask them what they want to buy local. Cattle are probably easier than crop farming. Enjoy and good luck. Liked and subbed.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for watching!

[@TankedFarms5151]

Well in land alone he’s in over a million right now.

[@mourbonaventure7475]

@@TankedFarms5151 Well, who knows if he has $1 million, $10 million, or $100 million?

[@user-xy7du7mz3p]

@@Suits2Boots He didn't watch all the video, especially the last part where you explain your plan

[@debhickman1586]

Watch a bunch of Joel Salatin videos! Grass fed beef, pasture hogs and pasture chickens! Many blessings!

[@Suits2Boots]

thank you!!!!!!

[@user-fp3mv7pr9d]

Greg Judy. Rotational grazing is the way to go

[@alonalanski7119]

The pasture land looks pretty sad. I highly recommend to watch Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher of how to do a rotational grazing to improve it. The farm is great, especially the big barn. Congratulations!

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you! Yes, I think this time of year in MN doesn't help it look very good. I'll check out the regenerative rancher! Thanks!

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. Wow, great description 👏 God bless you all and ☦️ many prayers 🙏🏻 I'm looking forward to your channel and journey. Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 💙 🙏🏻

[@KlausKastrup]

Congratulations on your new farm. Please watch Gabe Brown from Bischoff Minnesota here on KZbin before deciding how to farm it. An hour in his company can determine if you will sign the checks on the front or on the back going forward. Gabe Brown and farmers like him learned the hard way how to farm profitable and they are happy to share what they learned with you and everybody else.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks, I just went and watched some of his stuff. Get's me thinking for sure.

[@waynegauthier155]

If there are any chicken farms close, maybe speak with them to maybe get the chicken litter for your planting fields. Beans and peas help to build up nitrogen, a chicken tractor or two with 50 - 100 chickens moved every few days would add great fertilizer to the land, plus every 8 weeks you have fresh chickens for the freezer, sell some, give to family.

[@Suits2Boots]

We might just have to do that! Thanks!

[@AZJH8374]

Wow, l don't know what was better. Your vid, or reading the comments!! Well done EVERYONE!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jaredlockwood8338]

I’m a no till farmer. We are 100% no till if you have any questions. It’s a great way to farm especially if you don’t have the iron already to work ground. We do not run any row cleaners on any of our planters. I wouldn’t worry about them usually more trouble than what they are worth. In my opinion. Good luck.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for that! I've heard strong opinions both ways on the row cleaners. I guess if I find some nice used ones I'll try them out. otherwise we'll see how it goes this year. it's only a small field that has residue as of right now, otherwise the other fields were chopped clean.

[@katiez5660]

Please don’t kill the organisms in the soil. There are many people that can help you with amazing videos.

[@mountaindreamer7883]

Congratulations!! My wife and i just bought 150 in upstate ny. Basically the same as your, but without the trout streams( dang!!) . But had ponds. Im excited to see your progress. We too have never farmed, but will be doing so. Recently hooked up with local farmers to get started with his experience. Good luck . Remember, a farm is a work of art. A work of art your always working on.

[@Suits2Boots]

So true. Thanks!

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. Wow, great description 👏 I'm looking forward to your channel and journey. Great endorsements as well. God bless you all and ☦️ many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 💙 🙏🏻

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks you! We spend time in Scottsdale in the winter. We love it there. Thanks for watching!

[@JaredSpivey35]

This is a great setup. I would keep the pasture and build a cow herd. You can feed a lot of cattle with just a few acres of corn silage. Then vertically integrate and feed out the calves with that barn with the concrete slab. Sell beef direct to consumer if possible. You will still have a nice cash crop to sell in addition to the beef! Just my thoughts. Good luck

[@Suits2Boots]

Great thoughts, thank you! We might just do that someday

[@user-xf1zu5os8z]

Another good video! Glad to see that you have a good idea of what you want to do with the farm and above all, that you really want to learn! Keep going!🤠

[@Suits2Boots]

Some days it feels like i have no idea! But, I am enjoying learning and am appreciating the work our farmers do more than ever!

[@Therealdakotawallaceyt]

Man, I just stumbled across your channel and subscribed. This is awesome! God bless you and your family on your new adventure

[@Suits2Boots]

Hey thanks man! Appreciate you watching

[@DtEarth1]

Should be called Rich guy buys a farm. Good luck wish yea the best

[@Suits2Boots]

We're far from rich....but we did work hard and save money over the years. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinschroeder3889]

You must be down by Rushford, Peterson or Houston. They have hilly land down in that area and they trout in their streams. I used to have two-way radio customers down in that area. Definitely get some help from an old farmer. Their experience and wisdom can be immense.

[@hamwallet7069]

100% is. Guy must HATE money. After seeing what Trae Wayne’s paid for on other side of River and knowing trout stream goes through. Good for him though, sure wish I could lol

[@Jeff-lh1fy]

Hello from atlantic canada and Congratulations on your new property. You look excited about the plan and i know its a learning adventure as you go. I know things will work out in due time. I also know many people here will also help give good advice. Just subscribed to your channel and looking forward to future videos..good luck with your endeavor.....jeff

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for subscribing and for the words of encouragement!

[@deltonwatts9726]

Beautiful farm...look forward to the progress

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!

[@dongomez7757]

Congrats! Know you from LH Wed men's group and rebs. You're very inspirational, and I'm looking forward to following your new adventure! Good luck! 😁

[@Suits2Boots]

Hey Don! Great to hear from you. Hope you are well. Thanks for tuning in!

[@Kappucinokiss1]

Awesome we did the same 2 yrs ago we have farm experience though but this farm def put us to the test, our bodies and our relationship especially. Good luck subbed

[@Suits2Boots]

Super cool! Thanks for watching!

[@carlpeace4028]

What was the process you used to purchase the farm? I’m sure it was expensive. Down payment? Lender?

[@stevewilson1388]

Encouraging to see someone interested in farming and growing food. Armchair quarterbacking and opinions will likely outnumber good advice, but if you listen to the old timers and those people who have done the things that you plan to do, you can tap a deep well of knowledge. Good luck and all the best with your endeavors.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you! Great advice! and thanks for tuning in!

[@AZJH8374]

I don't know what was better. Your vid, or the comments. Outstanding ❤❤❤❤❤

[@glendaking4596]

Good luck! Wishing you great success. Love the channel name btw 😊

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@smarquardt10]

I think ur doing great!!! U have a plan set. Ur willing to learn. And ur in country fresh air!!! If possible mayb longer videos. Keep up the great ideas!!!!

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you Sean. Yes, longer videos with more of the action on the farm are to come! Stay tuned. Thanks for watching!

[@smarquardt10]

Welcome!!!!

[@Lulutalon]

Congrats on the new project!

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@jjnatte9996]

Nice farm.Enjoy them trout streams thats awesome!

[@Suits2Boots]

Yes, it was definitely a perk of this farm. We love to walk the streams and fish. Thanks for watching!

[@richardgash2349]

Another gentleman farmer GOODLUCK

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you sir!

[@johnfarmer1691]

from durham uk good luck on new farm

[@Suits2Boots]

Wow! Thank you and thanks for watching from the other side of the pond!

[@JackTN678]

Wow, I've never been to Minnesota but it looks so similar to Tennessee (where I'm from). Would be cool to hear how the heck you were able to afford 150 acres in this economy with land prices, unless land prices there are just dirt cheap :)

[@Suits2Boots]

Most of MN is flat, but this is a unique part of the state. Thanks for watching!

[@DestinationJapan95]

If you go the regen ag route, it suggest starting with chickens 100% because their manure has very high nitrogen. And then get some sheep and practice adaptive grazing with both to speed up the natural soil health

[@Suits2Boots]

I've been looking into this. I might go this route, but need to continue to do some research. Thanks!

[@corina.corina]

I 2nd this advice

[@tommartin8155]

Congratulations to you. Not going to tell you what to do. You will figure out whats best for your area and your family. Dont forget the homesteading. Growing your own food.

[@Suits2Boots]

so good. Yes, we have a small garden plot close to the house so my wife plans to figure that out. Thanks for watching!

[@EvergreenLP]

I wish you all the best!

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@kylesnyder3757]

I may have missed this, but we’re in Minnesota are you located?

[@Suits2Boots]

Southern MN. Houston County.

[@victordaniels9894]

Definitely find a mentor in your area that is able to advise you I'm a retired farmer and have seen many people try first time farming and fail

[@Suits2Boots]

I've been fortunate to have some people coming along side of me and helping me tremendously. The farming community is amazing. Everyone is always willing to help another farmer, even a brand new one like me. Thanks for watching!

[@mwnciboo]

I'm in the UK - I didn't know what to do to make my 18 acres pay. I ended up leasing acres to the local Power Company for 20 years who have put a grid connector in (at their expense) and also Solar Panels (at their expense). So I get an annual rent, Plus on that 10 acre field I get to graze my rare breed sheep between the panels. Worth considering as it is passive income and I can work a job / go contracting.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@1993Ell]

Wish you the best of luck, may need the off farm income for a year or two yet but definitely a good start

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@Thekman882]

I love the farm set up

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks!

[@blakebiltwell5]

Wow! Enjoy the process…

[@Suits2Boots]

Hey thanks!

[@scottberger4196]

My best advice is talk as much as you can to other farmers in your area and fit in with them. Id at least desk the corn stalks under inside of notill till u learn alitte bit about your ground we cheisl plow alot here in pa only notill our shail ground

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks!

[@richkramer2777]

Boar goats would be a good animal to start with not to big you can handle them . If you haven't been around cattle their big and can hurt you or your kids . Pigs are a lot of work and messy . Hay only would be the best crop there is always a market and less chances of storm damage even if it gets rained on dry it out and make bedding .There is a good market for Boar goats don't let anyone B.S. you !!! If you have any questions just ask .

[@Suits2Boots]

That's a good idea. and thanks for being willing to help with questions~!

[@Life_andTravel]

How much did it cost to buy this property?

[@samuelcarlson5919]

You could make more raising cattle on all of your land as of now. Hard to buy a herd though as of now.

[@Suits2Boots]

Yeah, we may look at raising our own cattle in the future. For now, we've got a lot to learn on the rest of the farm!

[@ezrahclay-hg1pq]

If you till up the cattle land that would probably get some good yield from the manure

[@PellenProductions]

Best of luck! I'm in a similar situation, longing for reviving the farm where my grandfather grew up, in northern Sweden. I've been reading and watching a lot of content on regenerative farming, just as a lot of other guys in the comments, and that's what I'll be practicing. If you´re interested you can find a lot of great information from Richard Perkins here on youtube and instagram. A guy from England who ended up here and turned his land into a profitable space where both livestock, crops and nature thrive. Based on old ways, new ways, innovation and freethinking. Greetings from Sweden!

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for tuning in all the way from Sweden!

[@allegradavis3038]

So glad to see a new farmer and channel come up on my KZbin feed! We just went under contract on our land so hopefully we will be joining you in the farm / KZbin journey soon! Although it's not 150 acres haha. Can't wait to follow along!

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you and congrats on your new farm! Thanks for watching.

[@Thekman882]

Have fun

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@alexgraham12345]

Love the out buildings. Not very much land for crops. I'd suggest cattle. But it's not easy. I started with 1 cow last year. looking to expand shortly. I left the military and like you decided this was the life for my family. Without a mentor or someone local with experience youre going to spin you wheels for years. Its crazy how much time the old fellahs around save me. Without fail over the last few years, everytime i ignored their "huh, I would do it this way", ive wasted time and money. Also, go by come carhartt bibs. I destroyed every last piece of nice clothing before I got 7 bibs. I'd head out to do "just one thing" and then my nice pants/shirt/shoes would end up with grease/poop/rips...

[@Suits2Boots]

Yeah maybe some cattle in the future. We like to leave in the winter to warmer climate, so animals make it a little more tricky. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ew7ub8cu2q]

get the rented cattle in that field with the stock chop scattered. If ya dont have a wet manure slinger, get one. Plant some corn so you will have silage for dem cows. Thank will make the rancher happy. get a split on inputs & production as well as rents. You have the right hat on, good luck

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks! and yes....I love this hat!

[@DestinationJapan95]

Terrible advice Get more expenses on a new farm? Smh

[@JustSteve002]

nice vid bro

[@robertsmith3518]

Rent out as much as ya can . Most farms are upside down . Stick with the landlord aspect. Happy New Farm !

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@timothysandoval3679]

Russel Hedrick is the guy you want to learn about farming from. The dude is using regenerative ag methods to improve his land and soil while at the same time Far Out producing his counties average yield & profit per acre growing corn and soy. He actually set a yield record for his state last year of 479 bushels dry land in a county averaging 180. He has a few presentations and interviews posted here on you tube from different organizations.

[@timothysandoval3679]

Microbes, Minerals, and Moisture. Those are the things you should focus on optimizing for your crops, animals, and soils. Best of luck to you.

[@timothysandoval3679]

Consider attending one of "Understanding Ag's" Soil health academy's, or "Ranching for Profits" RFP Schools. Both schools would help get you on the right path to profitability, while at the same time improving your land.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks! I've just started learning about the regenerative method(s). It's all new to me, but seems to make a lot of sense.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

I'm excited for you and family, let the adventure start. If there's a small old store near, stop in and see if the old farmer's gather there for coffee.... Subscribed & rang the bell... Thanks for sharing & I look forward to more videos...

[@Suits2Boots]

Wow, thank you! Interesting you bring that up about the local store! My wife and I stopped into the local cafe last Friday morning and there were a group of 6 or so farmers sitting around the table. We sparked up a conversation and turns out they meet there every morning during the week. It was great to overhear them helping each other out with advice and offering to borrow equipment. The farming community seems to be very tight knit. We are enjoying that part of the lifestyle. Thanks for watching!

[@pinkywilliams8063]

@@Suits2Boots We started a small farm in Texas decades ago and the locals were very helpful and they met daily after chores of course to talk for hours, well until lunch time anyway. Good luck, I'll be watching...

[@n.elliottnoorlun8304]

SO EXCITED for you!!! You have made a decision that our parent's generation would be proud of you for!! Our nation was founded on the concept of small FAMILY farms. I strongly recommend another channel for you to watch called, "Just A Few Acres Farm"!!! Pete Larson, and family, do a great job in New York State providing for themselves on less acreage than yours. He's very inspirational and has well over 400K subscribers. I know you'll be encouraged, as well!!! God's wonderful blessings as you move forward!!😇

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for the support and words of encouragement! I will check out Pete's channel. God is good!

[@vincentput]

YeeHaw all aboard for the adventure. This place calls for cattle and all sorts of livestock. Be sure to check out old ways as well as new tech. By that I mean ca 1900 ways to be a bit more resilient as a farm system economically and ecologically: hedgerows, useful plants, fruit and nut trees etc.

[@Suits2Boots]

Yes, absolutely looking into other methods of farming. Learning as I go!

[@Kyzonify]

Love how you guys call 150 acres a farm. Here in rural Australia that's barely a house block 😂

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks for watching from down under!

[@loganjurrens9980]

Great new farm! If you need some free Agronomy advice from SD, hit me up. I'd be happy to help if I can 😁

[@Suits2Boots]

Appreciate it. and thanks for tuning in!

[@bigredd5171]

What a great farm

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@pcola4594]

lol. I wanna know what this place cost. Around my area a quarter section plus home and out buildings is 2mil.

[@TankedFarms5151]

That about what he paid if not more.

[@jaumecoll2642]

This is a dream for me

[@Suits2Boots]

Awesome. Thanks for commenting and I hope you one day get to live out that dream!

[@mechanics4all405]

use mob grazing,food forest etc,do not do conventional chemical sprays at all

[@Suits2Boots]

Interesting. I'll have to look into this!

[@MrAgro-bt7qs]

maybe try some cereals and plant them in october after beans

[@Suits2Boots]

I'll look into that. Thank you!

[@andrewmellon5072]

Best of luck and go slow.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@mountaindreamer7883]

And one bit of advice ive found. Dont give to much information to just anyone, i know it sounds odd. And your plans for property are good and even beneficial for the locals, but its best to keep some things to yourself. Where we have bought is alittle “ blighted “ not terribly but some low incomes in area. Town and some locals are a bit.. ahh .. greedy and overly concerned about our progress( very little so far). People know your property was for sale and likely put of there budget, and aren’t so happy to see you turn it around and even profit. Not everyone, but cant be sure who is genuine either. Unfortunate, as we are not hedge fund babies or nothing. Blue collar tradesmen myself. Hope your goes better then ours has.

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks!

[@charlesbeauregard3607]

It’s not worth it!!! Awesome place !

[@Suits2Boots]

Thanks!

[@user-my5yp7mk9p]

What is the price of acre in your state

[@Suits2Boots]

Tillable land seems to range from 5-10k per acre.

[@doug1883]

You want to know how to make a million dollars farming... start with 10 million. I think corn is down to 4.25 a bushel right now.. good luck!

[@Suits2Boots]

Ha! That's great :) Thanks for watching.

[@mr.rubber_duck]

Um im just going to say it your germination rate wich is the percentage of plants that actually sprout will be horrendous without row cleaners other thing i would do though with what you have is mabey see if theres a market for feeder pigs in your area if there is that one building is definitely ment for it other thing i would try is cleaning out the downstairs of the main barn making two pens one for feeder age calfs and onother for the second like half of there fattening life and id just try and fat steers to sell as for the pasture you could rent it out you could turn it into tillable land i wouldn't or you could in theory try have mama cows i wouldn't though for someone with no experience they can get pissy honestly id make it all hay fields and id just get big into the hay market use the upstairs of the barn and make a lot of hay and sell $5 a bale id do small squares use your facility's the one thing i wanted to warn you about that shed not having a door id be considered if wind blew in the door it would act like a sail and just take the hole shed with it ive seen it happen so might be worth getting a door for it the other shed you had they get holes in them when there wood so they don't blow away and when there metal they have a gap between the roof and the wall

[@karenriggle5435]

May I suggest Working the land like they did in the 1950s it's called strip farming you rotate your crops

[@Suits2Boots]

Thank you!

[@warrenmaker798]

Forget the crops and turn it almost ALL into regenerative rotational cattle grazing. Keep some tillable land for Hay production MB.

[@Suits2Boots]

Interesting!

[@sethmiller1189]

Get cattle you revenue will be much higher and you will be way more profitable. Go to a neighbor or local cattle farmer and learn somethings from them on how they raise their cattle hogs are not that profitable unless you have a very high number of hogs. Get chickens they help with a number of things including profit such as eggs, and meat. Go to a local farmer and ask them I you can shadow them for a month or 2 not only would you be helping them out with farm chores you would be learning in the process.

[@Suits2Boots]

great advice. Thank yoU!

[@fatimaperez9181]

🙄

[@mechanics4all405]

use permaculture systems,no chemicals no dig no till❤

[@Suits2Boots]

We do plan to do no-till, but I'll have to learn more about regenerative methods you mentioned.

[@Chris-ts8oh]

Would be ideal for a small dairy .

[@Suits2Boots]

I don't think I could do the dairy thing. Tough lifestyle!

[@Chris-ts8oh]

@@Suits2Boots yeah it is but there's always work to do no lay offs

[@TankedFarms5151]

@@Chris-ts8ohhuge lie dairy’s are closing everywhere and they are the most expensive ag industry to get started horrible advice.

[@Chris-ts8oh]

@@TankedFarms5151 your right thanks to the damn epa and ag financial services themselves but oh they will support the factory farms no problem basically they dont want the little guy to succeed at nothing when it comes to farming period there was not a damn thing wrong with small dairies but its all about that dollar bill raising prices on cattle and equipment, land all of it so high the common man can't touch it the bottom line.

[@jaket8947]

Yikes.

[@nonamer7172]

If you are going to go with soybeans that trash won't be a problem. Row cleaners are nice but they aren't necessary equipment

[@Suits2Boots]

Yeah soybeans this year. So the coulters will be sufficient you think? Thanks!

[@DestinationJapan95]

Noooo, no soybeans. They ruin soil

[@TankedFarms5151]

@@DestinationJapan95umm how?! The bring up nitrogen from the soil while not using much themselves

[@DestinationJapan95]

@@TankedFarms5151 no, they don’t. They absorb all nutrients and corrupt the soil. Do some research you keyboard warrior. Why else do you think Latin America is starting to ban the growth of soy beans?

[@tonicodner6189]

Diversity is the key dont just grow soy and corn it is not good for future soil health rotaional cropping, grazing and cover cropping is the way to go.

[@Suits2Boots]

I've been studying on this. It has me interested. Will keep you all posted on direction we take over time.

[@TankedFarms5151]

Doing soy and corn is rotation farming 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@papaszem44]

Do NOT till!!!

[@Suits2Boots]

My planter is set up for No Till, yes. Thanks for watching!

[@DestinationJapan95]

Nice, if you’re going the regenerative route I’ll subscribe. If it’s conventional, not interested in anymore “farmers” killing soil and poisoning food & water supplies Climate change is a scam, but regen ag is needed big time to create healthy food sources

[@Suits2Boots]

I am learning more about this regen ag. I like it and think it fits with what I have going on. I just need to do some more research. Thanks for watching and your comments!

[@DestinationJapan95]

Joel Salatin, Carbon Cowboys, and a bunch of other channels exist Also search up these regenerative terms on google and YT: black soldier flies, bio char, compost, Su/Thompson compost, adaptive grazing, rotational grazing, organic chicken/cattle/pig/sheep feed business, permaculture, silvo pasture, garden market, no till farming

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