Reply With QuoteThanks for sharing that with us Ed. Best wishes to you and yours in the future. And no you don't have to change your handle. You will still be Crappiefarmer to us.
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Well had some serious changes go on in my life for the last 6 months as many of you that know me know. Also had another huge change that I really could not talk about until March. Around the 1st of the year, Dad and I decided to hang it up farming. It was a hard decision to make but after 3 hard years in a row and a hard look at our financial situation, we decided it was time.
Now I have been working for a marine Construction company for the past month. Still looking for a better opportunity for me.
Ricky is looking for employment and is getting real close to nailing something down.
Dad has retired.
I figured I would say something since some of you fellas at making farming remarks while I'm not Farming anymore. I'll say this. I have farmed all my life and will always be a farmer at heart. Doesn't bother me a bit about talking farming so keep it coming. I've lost so much in the last few months and just trying to let the dust settle to see where I'm at so I can figure out what I really want to do with the rest of my life.. just wanted you fellas to know what was up. It sucks but will get through it. No choice. Just get it done.CF
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Thanks for sharing that with us Ed. Best wishes to you and yours in the future. And no you don't have to change your handle. You will still be Crappiefarmer to us.
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I am not a farmer, but an outsider looking looking in. How can anyone compete with huge corporate farms? The successful small scale farms are nitch farms. Something that is a special specific produce that allows you to work full time while growing a produce. Horseradish BBQ sauce is something I was thinking about a while back. Horseradish is a specific crop that you only plant once. I remember a family that made this type BBQ sauce and they were the only source. With the internet, you can sell worldwide. Needs a catchy name like, Blackbeard' goast sauce from Edenton NC. Baby boomers are liking good BBQ sauce and we are a huge population. Think outside the box, geographic specific products work.
I saw a program on a farm that only grows peppermint, they process into oil and sell worldwide. Tabasco sauce, another great story. Winery grapes are another one it takes years to get started, and u sell your grapes to other winery's until you develop your own brand.
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Good luck, Ed. Change is hard, but you are tough enough. Yep, you got the right stuff, salt, true grit. Wishing you the best, you'll make it to where you are supposed to be. That universe will suck you into your place. That is for sure.
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Good luck finding your new path in life.
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Best of luck finding the right fit. And thank you for your hard work and dedication in the past. The world revolves around farms.
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Ed, I know that was a hard decision to make. I said it here before, I worked with drillers and had helpers who came from the farming community, best workers and just plain good folks. I'm sure with your work ethic and farm boy way to keep things working it will all work out. Good Luck!
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Dang Ed good luck to ya. Your a good dude and I'm sure you can make it at anything.
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