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ECIL | Many around here that farm a decent amount like us own there own large sprayers as well, but when i compare us to them they are often farmers who have inherited ground and that is not the case with us. We own 500 of our 2700-2800 acres. Our farm consists of two brothers each owns 250. I am one of the brother sons. My father and I were talking and we think this could be a possible "in" for me with the farm. It is difficult having a uncle that is in control of half of the farm.
I am basically thinking (After talking with my father) That I would buy the sprayer, and make money by doing the spraying for our farm. It could appeal to my uncle because I could charge less than what he is paying currently. The farm could buy a sprayer, but I need a way in myself. So money is a issue, but if one of the nicer/newer machines could be paid off within say 5 years, that is how I would like to go. This would be my first big venture into farming. I help with the operation everyday, but do not farm but a 40 on my own.
I guess I just need to put the pencil to the paper, but I don't really know what costs to figure when it comes to spraying. One guy said operating costs of spraying are below 50 cents a acre.... is that reasonable?
Edited by CentralILFarmer 6/3/2011 11:20
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Considering buying a sprayer.
