“Some years you're going to make more money than other years and I think as long as you don't outpace your budget, then you'll end up being just fine.” Meet Brenna Beard, a beginning farmer who's building her operation while working full-time in ag sales. Starting with just 35 acres of her dad's land, she's doubled her acres and even bought her first piece of ground - all while living 50 minutes from the farm. Her story shows how the next generation is finding creative ways to keep family farms alive, proving you don't need hundreds of acres or fancy equipment to get started in farming. Key Topics: Starting small in farming (35 acres to 75 acres) Managing a full-time career while farming Family farm transition challenges Working with custom operators for equipment needs Trying new farming practices vs traditional methods Purchasing first piece of farmland Balancing time between work and farm Marketing challenges for beginning farmers Future plans for expansion Working with family and clear communication Using vacation time for planting and harvest Preserving 200-year family farming legacy Want to follow Brenna's farming journey? Find her on Instagram and YouTube. LINKS Marketing Routine class, do so here! Join the Farming On Purpose Facebook group and visit the Farming on Purpose merch page. Check out our favorite software tool for online sales: Thrivecart I may earn affiliate commissions from links on this page. Other Episodes You May Enjoy: Episode 52: Growing a First Generation Operation with Millennial Rancher Calli Williams Episode 43: Returning to & Growing on the Ranch with Kristin Harms Episode 50: Building Your Dream on God's Time Through Daily Dedication About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright: I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
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