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Bottom of the Mitten | Be realistic with your budget and yield and consider contracting at a price that will pay the bills. Most people that tell you their yield ran "X amout/acre" mean the monitor said that for a couple acres, not a field average, but people like to out-do the neighbors so don't base expectations on that info. If you have deer, coons, and turkeys and the acreage is small be prepared for big yield hits due to wildlife damage. In my neighborhood many neighbors are willing to help out the new young guy if he's lacking equipment until you can add to your fleet. Hopefully your area is the same because you'll always need some help of some kind.
Edit: As far as your landlord and his questions, if you're not already friends with him then establish some kind of relationship with him and be honest that you're starting out and don't know everything. Many land owners want to know that you'll keep the fertility up, weeds under control, and pay your rent so at least have a plan for those things even if the crop is a failure.
Edited by WeatherBug 11/3/2025 18:33
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