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Central IA | Oh I could write a book here :). I'll suffice it to say that if it don't feel right, get out of there. I farmed with family for many years and it slowly got to the point that now we no longer speak. It should have ended earlier, and then maybe our personal relationships would have faired better. My family and I had different management styles, personality conflicts, ambitions, and dreams. I eventually got to the point that I could see that even if the "reins" did reach my hands, the "operation" would never be mine. They would always have control, and I would never be able to operate the farm as well as they did, in their eyes anyway. My wife is a farm gal and I wanted it to be a team effort with her fully included, while the rest of the family believed that the women had no business in the farm affairs. I remember my uncle and I bought a tractor together and I found out later that it was 6 or 7 months before his wife out out about his purchase. Ultimately, my wife and I started our own operation and though it is small, we are much happier and we finally feel that we have the control to guide ourselves to achieve our endgame goals. Things do seem to have a way of working out, though it may not seem as there is any possible way they can. Best of luck to you and your wife in all your endeavors! | |
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