How do you get involved in farming? I am a female who doesn't come from a family of farmers and I have no?
Asked by farmgirl101
experience as a farmer...but it's my dream to own my own farm one day. Does anyone know how to get involved? Where to learn? Should I go to school? Job suggestions? Any success stories from any female farmers - especially those who came from a non-farmer background? I went to an IVY league college but I didnt major in science/farming/etc. but I really want to get involved in this kind of work...any suggestions?? Where is the best city/state to start a farm - aka cheap land, good terrain/weather...thanks!!

Best Answer:
Be prepared for hard work. If you're interested in a family farm, you won't become rich doing it, but you will be able to sustain yourself and your family. If you're into gambling, farming is the biggest one. (Flooding, animal care, etc.) I haven't farmed in quite some time now, but it is not something to be considered a 'hobby'. It takes 24/7 attention, depending on what you've all got going on. Good luck to you, and the best ground to farm would be in the Midwest; corn, soybeans, hay, etc. It will be the cheapest ground to purchase as well, some plots still go for less than 5k an acre.
WI Farmer of yesteryear.
Answered by uKantSpel

You might check with your local agricultural college. They have classes in farming, animal husbandry, crop production and other areas you will need to learn. Texas A&M has a good program, and so does UC Davis in California. I don't know where the best land is, but California's Central Valley has a warm climate and lost of farm land (the Fresno-Bakersfield area). You might also consider somewhere in "America's Heartland" like Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming or Idaho. Those are all good farm states, though Wyoming and Idaho get cold in winter. Montana, too.
Answered by WhiteWolf359