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Kenya
Peter Kanaiya (opachem@users.africiaonline.co.ke)
I am the owner of a small piece of land and have
recently embarked on raising an alpine goat herd. I would
love to hear from anyone in a similar situation.
South Africa
William Swanopoel (swanepwp@alpha.terranet.co.za)
I would like some information about hydroponics farming.
Interested in different design plans for green houses and
equipment needed. Also looking for information on the following
subjects under hydroponic conditions: tomatoes, peppers, english
cucumbers, strawberries, and lettuce. I would really appreciate it if
somebody will contact me with this information.
Pierre Du Plessis (dendex.denel.co.za)
I live in Pretoria, South Africa, and the information is for my
brother-in-law that is farming north of Pietersburg. I would like to find
out what is the real cause of scab on potatoes and what is the
newest or best, most economical treatment against it? Secondly, I
would like to know if anybody who would like to import 100 ton Cow Beans.
Many Thanks.
Yvonne Oberholtster (chloe@netactive.co.za)
We are going to start farming with raspberries
and any useful information would be appreciated.
We live in the Cape Town area of South Africa. We also have a small
woodwork operation so anyone interested in marketing our products can
contact me. Many thanks.
Hennie Pieters (pieters@kingsley.co.za)
Currently have a farm in the Swellendam Area in the Western Cape
South Africa. Cultivating Apricots, Pears and the South African wine
variety known as Pinotage.Any body interested in taking up a share in the
farm and maybe make our own wine and export the apricots and pears to
European or Asian markets.
Gerdie Landman (mooiwei@intekom.co.za)
Our son will be finishing school at the end of
2001. We operate a family farm in South-Africa
where we milk 700 Holstein cows. lChris is preparing
for a career in agriculture and would like to get
exposure on farms around the world. If you would like to send your son
to us we could do a swop for the sake of experience of the sons? Regards
from South-Africa.
West Africa
Neil Kadri (neil.kadri@eudoramail.com)
Hello Friends, I am interested in
cashew nut farming. I would like to make friends
with other cashew growers especially with
experience about Brazilian Cashew Seeds.
Thanks.
Daniel Taylor (fougajazz@yahoo.com)
gabon, central Africa I am a peace corps volunteer who implements
a small agricultural project into my health education focus.
I have had some success. Looking for corn seeds asap. I return in
a few days. Any+leads?
Gonzalo Rodriguez+del Pozo (g_rodriguez@elsitio.net)
I'm interested in Aloe Vera farming. I have a 30 ha
farm with sandy soil and I need need help to find information
to make a business plan for an Aloe Vera production start
up.
Delena Brophy (cmccall@enternet.com.au)
I am President of Rural Youth in Queensland and keen
to gain info about encouraging young people to
stay on farming ---- will be visiting UK, USA and
Germany early 1997. I'mlooking for innovative
ways to help future farmers sustain agricultural pursuits
in adverse conditions. Government assistance programs to motivate
farming as a livelihood. Keen to make contacts before my departure
in 1997 for programs which may help.
Craig Midson (Craig.Midson@mgdestm01.erin.gov.au)
I live in Australia in a place called Murrumbateman in NSW near
Canberra - It's cold at the moment, with temperators ranging from -6 to 12
celcius and raining everyday. We propose to plant an acre
(half a hectre) of raspberries in the next month as the
winter will soon be over and the growing season will start in no time.
There is little information here about the berry and I am
looking far and wide for inspiration and information. Our plan is to
put in a few more acres next year if all goes well. I need information
on soil preparation, planting, irrigation, varieties to plant, pruning
and maybe even export potential.
John Salmon (pomare@ozemail.com.au)
I am a studmaster for a Poll Dorset Sheep
stud in Gungal. I farm about 80 acres of natural
pasture and run up to 150 breeder ewes and have a gene selection from
about 18 rams. Over the last 6 years I have been doing a
genetic buildup program to lower fat and increase size of the poll dorset.
I am also doing a genetic program to drought and worm proof my
flock (we have been in drought for 7 years). I also develop software
for rural use.
Belinda Piccirillo (100253.1241@compuserve.com)
I work for the Rural Counseling Service. We assist farmers with
cashflow and budgeting help, liase between them and their financiers and
generally provide other assistance when things get tough. We are
interested in what other services around the world similar to ours do.
Our main area of work deals with arid and semi-arid farming enterprises
including sheep, cattle, wheat and some other cereal crops.
Matt Lewis (offthehill@hotmail.com) or (d8481hn1@ozemail.com.au)
I am Australian with interests including cows,
other farm animals and farm
work.
Monique Hodgetts (leightonf@cgm.com.au) I am researching the benefits of asparagus farming in Northern Victoria, Australia. I would love to hear from any farmers who grow asparagus or olives. I would like to know the pros and cons of this type of farming.
Michael Hare (dunromin@hotmail.com)
Western Australia. Interested in hydroponics
in cold countries around 45 Nth latitude. Structure
design for snow loading operation.
Frans van Vugt (frans_van_vugt@hotmail.com)
26 August 1999 Hello, I am Frans. I am a student at
the rural and water development school
in the Netherlands. To fulfill my education for
rural and water development. I am looking
for a traineeship in Australia at a
farm, irrigation company, a water/rural
management company or water/rural project. My
work placement is for the duration of
four months, from October 1999 till
February 2000. In this four months I have to
get experience in my field of study. Looking
forward to your answer. Cheers Frans
Arthur John (mohjlir@ozxpress.com.au)
I would like a partner to help me run
my station Narkoola. The station is 35,000 acres but only 5000
isn't currently leased. Partner must have computing and accounting
skills and would need knowledge of sheep, cattle and
goats.
Serena (BlackPacer@yahoo.com)
I was wondering if anyone knows where to get
a miniture pig from because my friend is trying to get one but
doesn't know where to get them. It would be good if it was from Queensland
or NSW.
Catherine Forte (merlin@iaccess.com.au)
Hi there I'm interested in the dairy goat industry I
have an 80 acre farm and have 40 dairy goats due to be
milked in July 2001 any info would be helpful on soap
making using goats milk. Thanks.
Luiz Navarro (lan@alternex.com.br)
I am a coffee producer and
raise calf for beef producers.
Nilo Bezerra (bacpari@usa.net)
I have seen I do not know where about a Portuguese
Group which has a big milk production farm in
the United States. I guess is one of
the largest in this country. I would like
to make a contact with them.
I am very interested in milk production in a large scale
here in Brazil. Someone can help me. Someone know this Portuguese Farm.
Fernando Guimaraes (hellenfern@uol.com.br)
Hydroponics tomatoes, Pigs Farms, Chicken Farms, Cheese and home
made sausege
Ivankiw George (givankiw@hotmail.com)
Cattle raising for beef production, intensive grazing
methods, large farms management, strategies for the
non-rain season - about 6 months in our region.
Alberta
Larry Hunter (lhunter@online.ab.ca)
I am looking for information on protein products
derived from potatoes. Potatoes are rich in proteins and
amino acids and therefore can supply nutrient input for animal and
human food. I believe this is done quite significantly in Europe, but
less so in America. I would like to get in touch with someone who knows
the products and the markets. I believe the humble potato is capable of
much more than we are doing with it in North America.
Steve & Terralee Enz (senz@telusplanet.net)
We farm 6 acres south of Calgary and currently
raise 6 Boer cross goats and 20 laying hens.
We are currently developing a Saskatoon berry
orchard on part of our acreage and are very interested
in Alpaca (but can't afford them!) Also investigating
miniature cattle (Dexter, miniature Hereford).
Jessie Schneider (jessies@theboss.net)
I'm a newbie to the meat goat industry. I have
about 65 dairy boer cross does at present. Would like to
make contact with other goat breeders
in Western Canada or the rest of the world for that matter.
Ross and Karen Potvin (hiddencreek@sprint.ca)
We run a 65 cow/calf operation and purchase
all our feed. What we would like
some help on is reducing our feed
cost. All we feed are round bales.
Is there a better method, ie…. types of feed and/or equipment.
Any suggestions?
Nikki Taylor (nikki1@animail.net)
Hi my name is Nikki and I am interested in
starting a pony carousel business and
I would like to purchase mini look a likes
for the ponies. If anyone knows of a good mini breeder
please let me know.
Larry Nault (lnault@direct.ca)
I am researching starting a dairy goat
farm. I would like to talk to
others with similar interests and locate
relevant information.
Dave Tupling(tupling@telusplanet.net)
Hi, I have 10 acres that I would like
to put some livestock on. Not
being a farmer myself I don't know
where to start. I have had several suggestions about meat goats.
I would really appreciate some suggestions.
Thank you.
British Columbia
Harvey Glasier (hglasier@pris.bc.ca)
We used to farm 1400 acres of cereals, canola and fescue. In 1992 we
sold the operation and I now work with the BC Ministry of Agriculture in
the area of economics management diversification and value-adding. I am
interested in learning about new agricultural
economic activities or new markets that we could get involved in
from this geographic area.
Karen Garton (outeris@mars.ark.com)
I am a 28 year old who has recently taken over a bed and
breakfast operation on 14 acres. I have a 50 tree orchard of
fruit and nuts but 10 acres is not being used. I would love some market
and general info on garlic and herb farming.
Stephen Visser (svisser@pei.sympatico.ca)
I am a partner in J. S. Visser Produce on Prince Edward Island where
we grow 160 acres of Yukon Gold Potatoes
and 320 acres of spring and winter wheat.
I am interested in direct marketing
and quality assurance of potatoes. I
would be interested in exchanging any information concerning potatoes and
the potato industry.
Shelley Fritzke (tehillah@sprint.ca)
I have a small hobby kennel. I have recently
added some sheep to it as I compete
in herding competitions with my German
Shepherds. This will be my first year lambing
and I am nervous..... hopefully everything will
go well. I also enjoy planting a
small garden in pots as I'm tired of
trying to keep the slugs away and I plant lots of
flowers for cutting and drying.
Kelly Furneaux (kirprocessing@telus.net)
We have 5 slopping acres that we would like to use
to at least pay for taxes and insurance. We are interested
in goats or maybe horse boarding. Not
completely sure. We enjoy farming but have
never done it on a large scale. I have done
some work with dairy. My husband has
done pigs. We are eager and curious. Looking
for wise sound advice. Kelly and Brent
Don Walling (sr.walling@telus.net)
I'm a twenty-five year dairy herdsman manager from Vancouver
Island. I've done considerable training of ag students and
dairy farm workers. I consult on dairy small acreage use and
agriculture training. Does the dairy industry need more
access to training?
Dave Hierlihy(dhierlihy@home.net)
I have a milk bottle with the Words HERLIHY BROS
embossed on the sides. It has a seal MASS SEAL also
embossed on the sides. I wish to know more about
the company who made the bottle and the year. I suspect the bottle is 100
years old.
Newfoundland
Gail Smith (dgsmith@avalon.nf.ca)
HELP! Would like to hear from anyone in berry farming
and berry farm startup. I am interested in berry farming and could
use any advice on start up.
Nova Scotia
Jeff Mckinnon (meadowview@ns.sympatico.ca)
I have a hobby farm with 13 goats
of Alpine/Nubian and Nubian/Boar
breed. I also have a miniature donkey for a guard
animal. I live in rural Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ontario
Jim Boak (cbirston@wincom.net)
I am a cash crop farmer and a farm equipment
salesman. I am very interested and involved in testing new
equipment and technology and like to talk about
farming methods that will reduce our dependence on pesticides.
Actively researching the benefits of narrow row planting
in corn, wheat and beans. Also working with no till and min-till
cropping. Very interested in talking with people who are working
with conservation tillage systems and row spacing experiments.
Chris Chelminski (kchelm@netcom.ca)
I represent a Polish importer in North America and am interested in
products related to agriculture production except heavy
machinery.
Quebec
Tracy Robinson (tracy@moncourrier.com)
I'm a novice gardener interested in growing
herbs organically this spring in Charlevoix where the growing
season is short. The herbs I will start growing indoors in flatbeds on top
of my fridge are calendula, stinging nettle, comfrey, chickweed,
hyssop, mint and thyme. Is this advisable?
What do you recommend as a good growing medium? Can I
successfully transplant them in the earth or do you suggest greenhouse
first then outside?
Saskatchewan
Sherry McNair (randsmcnair@sk.sympatico.ca)
We farm in southeastern Saskatchewan
on. 480 dryland acres with 275 in
conventional grain. A few cows, sheep
and are starting organic medicinal herb plots. We're
hoping sheep and herbs will make our farm viable. Anyone else out there
just starting out?. This is only our third year.
Jay & Kim Gerry (jay.kim@sk.sympatico.ca
We operate 7000 acre farm in Southeastern
Saskatchewan. Crops include canola, wheat,
lentils, oats, barley and sunflowers. Most
of our grain has to be transported out of
province for processing We are
interested in value-added processing
such as confectionery sunflower processing. Would like
information.
Tim and Grace Hrabia (graceh@sk.sympatico.ca)
We are just poor folks starting out
and presently have horses but would like
to expand into feeder calves.
Would love to talk to other beginners and my wife would love to talk
horses.
Darlene Curcle (dcurle@sk.sympatico.ca)
I am presently starting a small farm. I am looking
for any helpful hints on raising pigs, chickens, cattle
and sheep. If there is anyone who can help out a greenhorne, I
would appreciate the information
Nan Yang (nyang@aol.com)
I work for a Chinese agricultural business. We have several huge
farms in northern and southern China. We need technology in
turtle raising, fruit and vegetable processing, transportation,
etc and would like to hear from anyone interested in doing business in
China.
Anna Alexis (annita85@hotmail.com) We have 10 hectares, 2825 acres in southern Costa Rica. We are exploring organic methods of agriculture in both large and small-scale projects. One of our main objectives is to explore techniques of soil are and preparation. ANY HELP OR ADVICE ON METHODS OF SOIL CARE AND PREPARATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. We have two horses. LOOKING FOR TIPS ON HORSE HEALTH CARE. Our concentration is production of vegetables fruits and herbs. We currently have two bananales banana plantations and over 80 young fruit trees. I AM LOOKING ALSO FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO RAISE HEALTHY FRUIT TREES. Please contact me with any info. THANK YOU. Peace.
Tarik El-Kady (tarikkady@excite.com)
Dear Sir: I will start to make a quail farm. Would
you please send me information about how to rise a good type
of a quail. Also I have some questions could you please
send me the answers. What are the best kind of quail that give
a high weigh? What are the types of feeding that give a maximum weight?
How many eggs produced by one quail per year? What is the different in
shape between male and female of quail? What is the suitable temperature
for quail in different ages? Waiting for your reply. Thank you and best
regards. Tarik El-Kady
Gillian Edom (gillian@cobnor1.freeserve.co.uk)
I am researching nettles Urtica sp 29. I would be
most grateful to hear from anyone
who is cultivating them as a crop
and feeding them to poultry or
animals using them as compost or
crop food. Has anyone considered them as a crop to clean
up over-fertilized land?
Prakash (prakashk@africaonline.com.gh)
I am interested in starting a small plantation of
cashew in the Central Region of Ghana. I do not know much
about cashew cultivation. I can develop the area little bit, offer
jobs to the neighborhood villagers and spend time on something creative. I
understand that good seeds are available in Brazil which is suitable for
Ghana conditions and also resistant to pests.
Geoffrey Oduro (planet@ighmail.com)
I produce fresh pineapples on a 150 acre land here in Ghana.
My problem is I want to look for market for my produce
in Europe. I want someone who can help me find this market
especially since it is difficult raising enough money to do it on my own.
I have the capacity to supply all year round. Many thanks in advance.
Jalna Maharashtra
Jitendra S. Mantri (jitu1@bom3.vsnl.net)
Looking for assistance in agri-tech
in form of consultant or partnership basis
in the following fields: Vegetable seeds, horticulture, agro-based
industry, hemp, confectionery, sunflower seeds. Strength: possess
250 acres of land, retailing access for seeds,
fungicides, pesticides. A strong willingness to learn. Success is an
inter-dependant terminology. Current weakness: poor knowledge of farming.
Maharashtra
Karpe Chandrasekhar(k_nagda@vsnl.com)
Planning to grow 10 hacters of
Jojoba on dryland. Can any one help me
in plantation process. Fertilizer, planning,
marketing, etc.
Suman Dutta (sumanto@bigfoot.com)
My current profession since the last 15
years has been as a Control Engineer in
the Oil and Gas Industry. However I
have been planning to change my
profession and explore the
agriculture sector. I am originally from India I see
a vast opportunity in this field. I intitially
intend to start goat farming and am interested
to know more about the
subject. Can any one help me as to where I can find the
related information on the web.
Ajay Mody (ajaymody@hotmail.com)
I have recently developed a farm and I am in the
process of planting aromatic medicinal plants. I am looking
for information on cultivation of aloe vera in India and
it's commercial viability. Can anybody help?
Mangesh M. Pawar (p.mangesh@zensar.com)
I'm a grower of Aloe vera plants. The plantation
also includes tamarind, mangoes, sweet lemons and castor. Also
other medicinal herbs are grown on the farm.
Rajasthan
SUBHASH GAUTAM, B. Com, FCS, MIMA, FIMM (cityb@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in)
I am excuting a jojoba plantation project in arid
zone of Rajasthan state in India on five hundred hectares as
part of wastelands development programme of the state. Would welcome
countrywise or global information on jojoba plantation
and industry willing to share data and guidance
available with me with any one interested in jojoba
Purushottam Pawar (pppawar@bom8.vsnl.net.in)
Hello, I am a businessman. Recently purchased a land
for farming fruits, vegetables. I require help for landscaping,
farming. Thank You. Purushottam
Shekhar Agrawal (shekhar_agrawal@yahoo.com)
I have been cultivating aloe vera. I am now interested
in putting up a unit to manufacture juice gel and powder out of
the plant. Looking for consultants in India or abroad who
can guide me to put a unit for exporting the products.
Nihal Gulvady (greenfield@eth.net)
Willing to offer info on hydroponics plant nutrition
seedling technologies and greenhouse design. Also info on all
horticulture crops.
Saurabh Roy Choudhury (rcsaurabhjee@usa.net)
I am a young energetic agribusiness management graduate who has
recently joined an agribusiness company in India as a management trainee.
I operate as product manager for a few aquaculture
inputs produced by my organization. I am interested in
starting up a small horticulture and aquaculture
unit in India depending on the specific needs of
the markets across the globe. I am interested in
customized jobs based on orders from interested parties. As a matter of
information it is possible to grow almost all horticultural crops and
fresh water fishes in my region. To be very frank I am looking for
some friend philospher guide and a business partner
anywhere in the world. I am a person who is interested in doing business
to the best of my abilities and as objectively as possible. If this piece
of information interests somebody or if anybody is interested in learning
more about me I would like to interact all the more. Thank you for your
patient reading.
K. G. Ramachandra(khodayin@blr.vsnl.net)
I would like to more details on farming livestock
rearing activities in East Africa especially Tanzania and
whether I could have some expert guidance on African agriculture.
b b hake (bbhake@yahoo.com)
Fmaharashtra organic farming, ethanol from sugarcane etoh
egine, 25stall fed goat farming, beer making plant, small
fermentation plant for ethanol production, biodiesel plant.
I'm an electronics engineer worked for ISRO Bangalore. I was a member of
the team sent for the launching of first Indian satellite at Mascow USSR
S R Nair (snairblr@zdnetmail.com)
I currently own 40 acres of wet land in Tirunellveli
District, Naguneri Taluk where the GOVT of INDIA proposes
to set up SEZ special economic zone. Those who are interested in
ayurvedic medicine cultivation or any other related JV please write to me.
Audhi Narayana Reddy (vakadu@usa.net)
I am a 34 years old having Post graduate in Farm Machinery
Engineering. Basically from agricultural family from southern part of
India. Presently working as a Service Engineer in New Holland India Ltd.
Tractor Manufacturing company located at Delhi. Having few acres
of agricultural land. Intrested in developing this land
which is not cultivated for the past ten years by my father due to low
profitability and labour problem. Having good water facility for
irrigation. Planning to cultivate some type of medicinal
plants.
Calvin Rodrigues (calvinr@emirates.net.ae)
Having around 25 acres of Coffee Plantation.
Looking for alternative ideas for utilising the land
available. Water source is not very good. Interested in Herbs,
rearing animals for meat, floriculture, etc.
Rajesh Bhasin (bhasinrajesh@rediffmail.com)
I wish to grow on sharing basis poplar or other
timber trees along with other local seeds or vegetables
landowners may contact me on my email.
N. Pandya (nkpandya@chequemail.com)
Hi. Can any one guide in the cultivation, manufacture,
growth, etc., of Aloe Vera in India. Regards.
Wahyu Aris Darmono (WAD@canbox.com)
I plan to grow 6 hectares of organic cultivated
aloe vera but my funder wants to know first about the
aloe vera market. Would you give advice where to sell. I'd
like to share information about organic farming especially in aloe vera
with farmers all over the world. Oh...I almost forget I do organic
waste treatment and produce organic fertilizer too.
Assaf Roy (royassaf@GREEN.CO.IL)
I have a quail farm in Israel producing
pickled quail eggs with unique sauces.
Stefania Sarsini (genesi@conmet.it)
I have four Samoyed and I should like
to receive information and stories of
pack's dog owners, please specific if breeders. Which are your
pleasures and problems living with
them? Was it a choice? Are you happier with
a pack or with a single dog?
Please write to: Stefania Sarsini, via delle
Lame 78, 50126, Firenze, Italia
Christine Conrad-Palopoli (palopoli@iol.it)
I would like to know where I can buy
tayberries plants in Italy or some where else
in Europe.
Savanna la mar
Halcyee Anderson-Pessoa (halcyee@infochan.com)
I recently returned home to Jamaica
after having lived in Canada
for nearly 20 years. Our family home
is situated on 10 acres of land on which I plan
to do environmentally friendly farming. I am
still in the planning stage, however, today I started preparing
the location for a compost heap. I am
presently reaping okras and lady fingers
from my very small kitchen garden and the tomatoes will
be ready soon. Also my mother has promised
to give me some baby chicks - the start of
what I hope will be my free range chicken operation. I
will update as I go along. Right now I do not have anything to contribute
but this will soon change. I look forward to being a part of and
contribute to AgriHelp Neighbour.
Christoper Mcleish (ovaneo@cwjamaica.com)
I am farmer that produce Sweet Potato, Thyme, Yams and other
crops mainly for exporting. I would like to find
interesting persons who are willing to imports
these items and other produce.
Pares Nath Agarwal (nath@pc.jaring.my)
We are interested in the production of cashews.
Looking for information on planting, harvesting and
processing of cashews into edible nuts. Would like to hear from people
in neighboring countries.
Kym Ambrose (kyna@pd.jaring.my)
I own a small goat farm. Need some advice
and contacts to start business.
Mohammad Shukri (axeman@tm.net.my)
I'm from Malaysia. Recently I have setup a meat goat
farm in District of Rembau, State of Negeri Sembilan consisting of
cross Boer, and a couple of local Katchang and cross Sennen (total live
stock currently 50). I'm hoping that I can communicate
with other people that are in a similar set-up as
me. I welcome any enquiries from people that are interested in the similar
venture as mine and hope that I can offer something and also I want
learn new things in participating with AgriNeighbors.
Andreja Blagoevski (blagoevski@yahoo.com) I am professional fresh water aquarist for about 25 years in my country Macedonia, Europe. Our firm make the largest fresh fish order in Macadonia from Bulgaria and Turkey. Satisfy with the business but our future plan is growing the business and our program developing analysis is import fresh and salt water fish directly from the source. Please could you contact us with some professional seller, breeder firms, etc., from Malaysia, Thailand, South America for starting an collaboration because we are trying for a long time to establish some connection with fresh and saltwater sale managers from these countries. We are gratitude in advance Andreja Blagoevski, General manager
Yadi + Bänz Hügli (hugalmey@telnor.net)
Located in Ensenada, Mexico, just 1 1/2 hours drive south from San
Diego, California, we want to start a
small operation with a quail farm,
producing the meat, the eggs, the feathers and the sperm for fashion
applications. We would be happy to hear from some neighbors tips
and information to that subject, regarding
everything, the operation itself and the marketing aspects.
Leonardo Muqz Arellano (lmunoz@montebello.unach.mx)
Where can I find a site of factories for silos, granery,
portables and made with trevira. I am looking for a low price.
Puebla
Rafael Artasanchez (rafart@giga.com)
I work for a brokerage firm with an established customer base
interested in wheat, rice, lentil, beans, sorgum, sunflower seeds
and other.
Torreon Coahuila
Alejandro Ahumada (pascualh@halcon.laguna.ual.mx)
I'm a horticultural grower. This is a desert area
and we have right now a water supply problem, four years without
rain. I'm searching for information about aloe
vera crop for growing or another desert alternative crop.
We have to change to another option because if the next year doesn't have
rain we will be a disaster area. I would appreciate hearing from someone
about this information.
Saltillo Coahuila
Hector Munoz (lthmulhz@Prodigy.net.mx)
I'm student of science animal and
I a professional dog trainer in obey agility
and herding.
Jesus E. Valdes Berlanga (2022e@infosel.net.mex)
I have farming for over 19 years on the north part of
Coahila I have 200 acres of pecan tree orchard and 400
acres for crops such as silo corn and sorghum silo at summer
time winter oats and rye grass as well also weath grass I'm looking
for some partner to buy coahuila stock and export
to United States we have 231 quality corrals, dip vat and scales. We
are located on Piedras Negras Coahila, Mexico
Holland
Wim Kanters(wkanters@globe.nl)
Cows, milking machines, spare-parts business.
Sidney Suma (ssuma@datec.com.pg)
I would like to grow Aloe Vera commercially. Could
anyone help me with some information on the agronomy aspects of growing
this crop commercially.
Lynette Winters (wintersl@xtra.co.nz)
I have 9.6acres (283.6ha) of rather hilly
land but fantastic view. I have 3 acres of pines trees,
an assortment of nut trees. Some
geese, poultry and 1 goat. I am
looking at developing 4 acres of the flatter land into
but some mature pine trees need to come down. Any suggestions?
I work full time and run the place on my own.
Sally Elliott (sallyann01@xtra.co.nz)
Hi, I'm from New Zealand and I'm studying Sustainable Land
Management at Unitech. I am very interested in
a working holiday in or around
Brisbane, Australian from the beginning of April through to May I
have Wool handling experience as well as general
farm hand. I am 33 years old with two
children aged 5 yr. and 3 1/2 yr. My children will accompany me
too. So if you need help during this period please drop me a line at my
e-mail address. I would be willing to WWOOF, (Willing
Workers on Organic Farms), if any of you are into that. I look forward to
your replies.
Michelle Ross(munch@paradise.net.nz)
I am presently a Diploma of Horticulture student. My biggest
interest at present is researching new crop possabilities for
growing on my property.
Michelle Ross (munch@paradise.net.nz)
Hi, I am a Diploma of Horticulture student in New Zealand. I am interested
in finding information about cashew nut growing. If anyone
can help I would appreciate it.
Sandra Turner(turner.baker@hyper.net.nz)
I am in the process of growing my own tobacco
and they are about 2inch in height. The problem I have is lack
of knowledge as to what I need to do to complete
the process, ie., curing, how big the plants need to be before
smoking, etc. Look forward to hearing from you.
Jeanne Godeau (jeanne@e3.net.nz)
I am interested in birds. I have just built a
small out side aviary and would like some information
on breeding habits of budgies, quail and canaries.
It is a lot of fun and very relaxing to see birds in a more natural
environment. Cheers.
David (d_w_nz@hotmail.com)
I'm just some one who is always looking 4 info on many different
subjects
Fiona and Mike Hopper (UtopiaParkLtd@xtra.co.nz)
Hi there we are new farmers of 450 acres of medium
hill country. We farm 86 elk and red stags for velvet,
almost 600 hybrid hinds and have just had our first lot of fawns.
We also bought up 58 dairy beef calvies last season and have 65
mad pregnant hereford heifers. Keen to hear from other new
farmers or those with elk as they are proving to be real characters.
We are also hoping to convert to organics and wondering
has anybody tried using comfrey as a forage crop.
Jonnah Marie Manzano (jonamair@gsilink.com)
I am very much in need of golden sweet corn! Do you
have any available seeds for this because I am planning to plant it on our
farm. How much does it cost? This is my new business venture and I
am selling sweet corn at different schools. The
problem is, I don't have much supply of sweet corn and I need more. I have
heard that golden sweet corn seed can be bought in your country,. so I
need help finding a supplier. I would like to buy it
immediately.
Joseph Chua (cham421@bsure.com.ph) I would like to start a goat farm. Would like to seek any information on how to do it.
Julie C. Beltran (julie@vasia.com)
I would like to get suppliers of
aquarium accessories and fish products.
I would also like to know where I
could get in touch with tropical fish breeders in the
Philippines and other Asian countries.
Rey Martino (Reymart_73@yahoo.com)
Can you share your knowledge and technology on
cattle farming. Thanks.
Luis Ramirez (map24060@esan.edu.pe)
I would like to know about the
consumption of quail eggs in France.
We are doing a research about a project to produce quail eggs here in
Peru. Thank you for your help.
Margot (margotrh@1pgc.hnet.es)
I'd like to know if someone could give me an address of some
company which works or has some partner in Europe because
I live in Spain. I'm searching for one variety of seed called
'haricot'.
Senegal
Neil Kadri (neil.kadri@eudoramail.com)
I have bought a land and would
like to grow cashew trees. I am
looking for help and information
on this. Any information on how to succesfully grow cashew. Thanks
Brian (brivbguy@worldnet.att.net)
I am looking for any information about starting
up an agribusiness in Spain. I know this is weird but if
you have any info or addresses of gov't officials. Please
send them my way. Thanks
Iwan de Vries (devinvst@cq-link.sr)
Setting up 500 ha of cashew in
Suriname.
Ulrico Rosa Feitknecht (ramello@bluewin.ch)
Hello everybody we are looking for
trainees for summer 2000. We run
a dairy 70 head, outdoor pig breeding,
seed corn, maize and potatoes in
southern Switzerland. If you are interested do work on
our farm from April till October tell us.
Wallace Boswell (wallis@ksc11.th.com)
We are interested in growing Cashew trees, that is
growing the trees and processing the nuts and other
products from the tree.
Carolyn and Jeanne (thague@mozart.inet.co.th)
We are working as volunteers in
the slums of Bangkok . We have
acquired some land and funding, and are looking at
hydroponics to produce veggies in
order to feed the kids. Does anyone
who knows about hydroponics want to
give us a hand? Particularly - cheap
ways to produce nutrient solution?
Cheap monitoring?
Ihsan Akyol (akyolltd@yahoo.com)
We are interested in ostrich breeding industry. Searching
for the best way of starting this business in
Turkey. Buying adult ostrichs or chicks or fertile eggs or a combination
of those. We would like to receive offers from the breeders as soon as
possible.
Alabama
John Peak (jpfarm@mindspring.com)
I raise meat goats, minilop rabbits and soon
to have chickens.
Roy D. Hartzell (rdhartz@westal.net)
I read an article in the
Tuscaloosa News about the Alabama
Goat Auction. I could not find it on
the net. There is a newly formed Alabama Meat
Goat Assocoation which publishes a newsletter
I would like to get. Can you tell me how?
Joanne (sunnigrl@webtv.net)
I just bought some goats and some are pygmy
and the others have long ears but also have horns.
I'm told nubians don't have horns. If so mine must be a mix of pygmy and
nubians. Can anyone tell me more about the nubian
breed. Thanks. I live in southern Alabama. It's hot and humid here.
Alaska
Paul and Laure (knoppdairy@aol.com)
We have 150 grade holstein dairy and tie-stall
barn in Alaska interior. 500 acres of brome for
hay. Oats and pea silage and canola. Using round baler and wrapper for
silage. Participate with U. of Alaska Fairbanks
on test plots for alfalfa and canola. We contract out
for barley -- our concentrate comes from a mill 300 miles south in
Anchorage.
Ken Maloney (wcfarm@alaska.net)
History of hogs and cold country
operations and alternatives. I am now extremely
interested in keeping Agriculture alive in
Alaska.
Katherine (kwalker@polarcom.com)
Yukon Territory I would like to hear from anyone
doing berries or asparagus north of the 60 parallel.
Tammy (streeter@gci.net)
We are wantta be farmers. We have two horses so far.
Butchered chickens last year as not to winter them. Our girls are
starting Nigerian Dwarf goats. We have two does so far and are
interested in getting a buck or two. North Pole Alaska
Arizona
Tracy Candelaria (tcandelaria@cybertrails. com)
I am thinking of doing a horse stable/hotel. I'm looking for
information about insurance issues, marketing and any thing else regarding
the business. I have land and one stall right now but if I decide to go
into this venture I will expand considerably. I live in a great location
in the mountains of Arizona. ----- I welcome any and all
information. Thank You!
Karen (ponypal@ix.netcom.com)
I just bought a two acre "mini farm". I tried the
horse boarding route and that just isn't for me. I'd appreciate
any tips/advise about raising goats, chickens, and pigs. I'm
interested in maybe running a small business out of my home that would
take advantage of the acreage that I have. I have a four stall mare motel,
chicken coop, and ample pasture space. Any ideas out there???? :-)
Jim Vanderzanden (jim.vanderzander@usa.net)
I would like to have between 50 to 90 acres which
allows me to become self-sufficient organically
raising at least half of the household food.
I am interested in the best yield area with no chemical fertilizers or
pesticides.
Bob Washuta (Bwash@azstarnet.com)
I have constructed a 10 x 27 x 22 greenhouse. I am
growing tomatoes and peppers utilizing
the aeroponic technique. I have an interest in knowing
if others have been successful in similar efforts.
Arkansas
Zac Baker (hunter@inet-direct.com)
Looking for information about the production of
frogs.
Geoffrey Stone (geoffre973@aol.com)
I am interested in raising Tilapia fish in greenhouse tanks in
conjunction with vegetables in gravel medium watered by the fish tank
waste.
Kim Croft (klc@popc.ipa.net
We raise NALC catahoula stock dogs to work cattle
and also raise a few horses. We used to have cattle also. We are interested
in buying a 2 - 4 house broiler operation with a modest
home and a few acres with good contracts. There doesn't
seem to be much of a network for this type request and most are sold
without listing with a realtor. We are open to relocation
for the right set-up. Any help would be appreciated.
Gerry Anderson (and@cyberback.com)
I am interested in businesses suitable
for depressed rural areas. I prefer local marketing but
there isn't much of a market for anything in the area where I have
property. Does anyone have information about the
hobby market for fibre, flax, hemp, wool, cotton, ramie and
their growing requirements. Been a hot, dry year. Sweet potatoes and
melons are ok but even okra is short.
Duston Manzitto (dmam@tcac.net)
10Ac. of land and 20 head of
milking goats.
Justin Collier (jucoll@acxiom.com) I am getting married in May of this year and my fiance is from Montana. We are going to live in Arkansas but I know that my soon to be wife is really going to miss the big sky of Montana. I am interested in cattle farming in Montana. Anyone who knows more about that line of work please let me know asap.
California
Valarie Brar (SwtValArie@aol.com)
I am a high school student currently conducting an
experiment testing the efficiency of an intergrated
hydroponic and aquaculture system with that of the
conventional systems. If you have heard of this
technology and can help me in any way with research,
I would be extremely appreciative if contact me! Thank you!
Susan Funston (funhse@aol.com)
I am a student teacher teaching agriculture at the
secondary level. I am looking for a video to use
to aid in teaching about the evolution of the horse.
Any help would be appreciated. As I am going into agriculture teaching and
would appreciate any other resources that someone
would know about and willing to share.
Ron (ECHOBECKER@aol.com)
I grow figi apples in California. We use overhead
cooling with well water to keep them from sunburning. We get
a whitish deposit which we think is carbonate
precipitating out of the apples. Is there an easy way to get
it off the apples afterwards?
Ed and Jan Gold (edjan@koan.com)
My wife and I after 10 years of city living are planning to start
an Ostrich farm. Any help would be appreciated,
especially in finding used equipment.
Marcie Rosenzweig and Lee Hendrickson (MarcieRose@aol.com)
As Full Circle Organic Farm we
operate 2 27x48 greenhouses and grow veggies, strawberries, herbs
and flowers on 2 of our 5 acres in the foothills of the Sierra
Nevada. We helped start the local farmers markets and are doing a CSA this
year. We've taught organic farming classes and "Using Computers"
to plan and track income and harvest data for small farms. We plan
to add cane, berries, figs and gooseberries
soon. If you have any questions related to organic farming or would be
interested in our apprentice program please contact us.
Chris Neeld (chris@lightspeed.net)
I'm the accounting manager for a large farming
corporation with almonds, pistachios and wine grapes
as our main crops. We are in the planning phase of removing
abandoned grapes and welcome any advice on the procedures and
costs per acre. There is existing irrigation equipment we would prefer to
leave in place.
EC (pattyj@uchastings.edu)
I am interested in starting a small mixed
use farm to grow feeds, raise hogs and tilapais. I would
appreciate info on resources or tips.
Brandon Baker (btb13@csufresno.edu)
I am a 22 year old full-time Fresno State student studying
manufacturing. I also work in manufacturing. I was raised on my
Grandfather's farm and plan to carry on the tradition. For
now I only plan to farm part-time with my younger brother, but if it works
out I would like to do it full-time.
Davis Sandrock (Pegrock1@aol.com)
I am currently managing our family ranch of about
300 acres in Northern California. At one time we raised
purebred Charolais cattle with irrigated pasture and grew our own hay and
barley. Three years ago my wife, my children and I were able to
build a home on the ranch. We are now in the process
of rehabilitating the dry land hay fields from years of poor
farming practices. After having the soils tested and at
the suggestion of the soils lab we are incorporating
3-5 tons/acre of wood ash from local co-generation plant to add
tilth and adjust the ph of the soil. The results have
been dramaticand I would like to talk to others that have done the
same.
Mike Payne (mp4747@batnet.com)
I want 10-19 acre retirement property as I would
like to raise calves, feeder pigs, chickens, for home
use and if successful with pigs supplement income. Quality of pasture in
the Colorado Springs area of Colorado. Winter weather
ramifications on success of raising livestock.
Tianna Chastain (chastain@psln.com)
I am trying to find the best use
for my land. All options are being
considered.
(jcunanan@ix.netcom.com)
I want 3-5 ac operation. I would like to explore
setting up an adult residential facility mainly
to cater to developmentally disabled or mentally ill. I
would like to build a 4000 sq ft facility and would like to get as much
information on rules and regulations, planning, commissions, outlook on
what I would like to do is get in touch with building contractors and
overall explore the feasibility.
Mary Anne Pettyjohn (ronpetty@the grid.net)
I have a small nursery that I am
attempting to grow local plants, trees, herbs and
native plants. I have gardened for years. So now I will
put my knowledge to work. My nursery is called Kiva Creek Nursery.
Terra Carrion (CTERRA@webtv.net) My husband and I live in Northern California below the snow line and above the fog line. Last year we bought 12.7 acres on a hill with an irrigation ditch and 12 gpm well. We are interested in developing our property organically to be self-sufficient. We already have 6 pure bred alpine does and 2 horses. We want to be able to support our animals, ourselves and 3 children, all 2.5 and younger, and hopefully make some money on the side. We need help from people who know HOW to do this. We have some experience but we're lacking the finesse. Thanks.
Lisa Hill (hillfam@mailhost.jps.net)
My family and I have a small farm
in the mountains and are looking for more ways
to make it profitable. We have just
gotten out of the meat rabbit business as there is not enough profit and
are thinking about meat goats. I would
like to hear from any one who has gone this route and
whether it has worked out or not. Also
any more ideas for making money on
small acreage.
Jason Tibbetts (tibbets@inforum.net)
What are the best breeds of
goats for brush eating and how
many goats should be utilized per acre for
initial clearing and then for subsequent maintenance. Thanx. .
Aaron and Natalie Beaver (bestbeaver@citlink.net)
We have a small 80 acre farm in
the Sacramento Delta region. At this time we grow traditional
crops including corn, wheat, etc., but would like to
turn our farm into a mixture of truck
farm, wildlife habitat and game bird
market..
(CChazrick@aol.com)
Looking to grow herbs in N.E.
CA., would like some info, or places to get info.
Cathey Hughes(babychnk@gte.net )
We're from California and recently purchased a
house from a previous bird breeder.
Our pasture is equiped with six
aviaries, water hook-up, etc. We have bleached, painted and
replaced damaged wire. We are eagerly researching birds
and how to start this business venture.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
DAN WARGO (marge_wargo@webtv.net)
I am searching for information about organic cattle
raising. I will be starting my own operation in CA or in Oregon soon.
Would like suggestions and advice as well as information about internships
or working visits. Thanks...
Serge Potetenieff (sergeetc@shasta.com)
We grow tomatoes, eggplants, raspberries and would like to
know more about how to prune them.
Janet Finch (hioak@asis.com)
We have a small market farm and starting up an egg operation
of hens. We are looking for a used tank to hold
10-12+ tons of chicken feed.
Judy Boroughs (hugpups@cts.com)
I have just acquired 10 acres in Temecula, Calif.
Eventually maybe 3-7 yrs I would like to live on this property and have
avocado, citrus trees as a business. Does anyone know of growers
that lease land to grow trees. Any information would be
appreciated. Thanks. Judy
Colorado
Matt and Kathy Brasby ( KWBrasby@juno.com)
We live on 40 acres of dryland prairie grass. We
raise Nubian dairy goats, Muscovy ducks, Holstein steers
from birth to finish plus we have chickens and rabbits.
Matt is an accomplished carpenter and very knowledgeable
about steel grain bins and other steel sidings. We live in
a farming area of dryland and pivot-irrigation corn, dryland wheat, beans
and alfalfa.
Bill Alt (Bill7302@aol.com)
Our Soil Conservation District has developed a Rural
Living Handbook which we share with four Colorado counties. It is
designed to help people new to rural living get started. It
has been a great success and we urge rural natives to work together to
create their own local book. It is not an easy task but very worth while.
Andy and Kim Kembel (kkembel@sosinc.net)
We farm 320 acres of crops including sugar beets, corn, hay and
wheat. We have 420 acres of pasture on which we have Saler Cross
Cow Calf pairs as well as raising Holstein Calves from birth
to weaning.
Alan and Linda Houle (fancy@chaffee.net)
We have a small 120 acre ranch of dry land right in
the heart of the rockies in S.W. Colorado. We have 8 polled
Shorthorns and includes 3 first time heifers, chickens,
rabbits, dogs and kids. We also are going to
raise our first crop of alfalfa
this next summer so any info would be very
helpful. We are looking forward to talking to other ranchers and
their wives about the life of ranching and share stories and recipes with
each other. We would also like to find out more
about the cattle industry and would also like to talk to
women in ranching. Please email us anytime. Thanks. .
Rob Piekarski (eagleboy@paonia.com)
I am the operations manager on a 20 acre
organic farm raising organic asparagus and
other assorted veggies. I have just
started raising goats organically for milk
production and poultry for egg
production. Interested in hearing from any others with similar
interests in organic farming. Eventually would like to have an organic
farm where homeless folks can come and learn about organic agriculture and
live until they get back on their feet.
Belinda Ogrady (belindaogrady@webtv.net)
Hello, I'm a dairy calf raiser, been raising calves for about
20years I've raised them on cows milk and goats
milk and both. Have tried many different things with my baby's and
have had excellent success with them.
Alana Mehlig (mehlig@montrose.net)
Hi my name is Alana Mehlig. I am 12 years old. This is my
first year raising swine for 4H. If anyone has good advice for
a beginner please let me know as I am new to this. I am especially
concerned about health and necessary vaccines that my swine will need.
They have already received a worm shot at the age of two weeks. They are
now 7 weeks old. I am learning a lot in 4H however I am eager to make
myself aware in order to raise healthy swine.
Connecticut
Deb Kalinowski (dkalinow@groton.k12.ct.us)
Does anyone know of any tree seeds that will grow
rather quickly indoors that can be planted outside in the
spring. I live in Connecticut and the students here at
school would like to be involved in a carbon balanced community project.
We need to know places we could plant the seedlings once we grow them
indoors. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Mark and Susanne Hall (Mhall45268@aol.com)
Looking for parts for an older 2 bottom plow on
wheels, have tried most everywhere we can think of, any help is
appreciated. Also manual for a Kuhn 250 Mower/Conditioner.
Thanks
Sandi Rose (rosesblues@home.com)
100 acre diversified small fruit orchard, christmas tree farm.
Retail and wholesale. Farm bakery and jams. Located 12 miles from
Hartford.
Florida
Richard Siegel (snood@inetw.net)
Been in Landscaping for 25 years, have a residential client base of
50+ accounts, and am now interested in growing some exotic
tropical fruit trees.
Randy Morton (randym@sunco.com)
Here in Florida we have a weed known only as 22SMILEX.22. It
is virtually impossible to eradicate unless you dig up the root.
It has shiny leaves and grows as a vine from a tuber of some sort. Would
like to hear from others that have had the same problem and how they
eradicated it. Can provide more info if needed.
Whisby Brown Jr. (alwt31a@prodigy.com)
I am interested in starting a poultry farm and would like
any and all information on how to get started either in the USA or
the Bahamas. I would like to start it for a dual purpose of meat
and layers. I am 20 years old and would like to purchase either new or
second hand farm equipment that is up to date.
Mark D. Williams (deadgoatman@webtv.net)
I raise goats, chickens, hogs and occasionally
I raise quail, calves and rabbits.
Would like to hear from folks with similar interest.
Georgia
Melissa P. Douglas (mdouglas@surfsouth.com)
I am a first time farmer living in Georgia. I plan to
raise emu, ostrich, and club calves around an already
successful dog grooming and boarding business. I need help!!
Thanks
Mike Whatley (suellyn@mindspring.com)
We have 550 acres of land in rural Georgia. Need
information on miniature cows, miniature horses, goats,
sheep, raising commercial flowers and commercial plants.
Any help would really be appreciated.
Dennis Smith (dsmythe@hartcom.net)
We have 8 acres of rough mountain land that is being
tamed and made into permanent pasture where I want to grass
out weanling calves to stocker size by using M. I. G.
I would like e-mail from like minded "Friends". I live in N.E.
Georgia, U.S.A. and I am 47 years.
Paul Watson (pwatson@peachnet.campus.mci.net)
Have 500 ac operation and raise tobacco,
corn, soybeans, hay, peanuts and some cattle. Operating under
sharecropping arrangement and all land in a family owned limited
patnership We want to make a better sharecropping arrangement but don't
have all the information we need to make
positive changes. So I am surfing to see what I can find out
about farming in Georgia. We have tobacco barns, farmhouse,
wells, small outbuildings in pasture. Would like to make our farm
more profitable and need some suggestions
and guidance. The main thing is getting information so
we can make good management decisions.
Hawaii
Claudia McCall (mff@ilhawaii)
I am looking for web sites dealing with specialty cut flower
production cultural information.
Michelle Sheehan (sheehan@gte.net)
I want a 3 - 5 acre homestead
and lease pasture for horses. I plan to raise
vegetables and herbs organically that will
include several acres of gourmet baby vegetables or other for maximum
profit potential from the land. Need sources
for organic artichoke rootstock available to ship to
Hawaii. Also looking for information
of other opportunities.
Mark Holladay (holladay@textron.mhpcc.af.mil)
I'm starting a small organic farm on Maui and would
like info on crop rotation techniques used to loosen clay soil
any helpful info welcome. Also I have a ground floor opportunity for a
farm hand assistant manager.
Illinois
Annie Hansen (A47H@aol.com)
HELP!! I have a problem with snakes in my basement
and can't seem to get rid of them. I have sealed
holes on the foundation where I thought they might be coming
in but still new ones are seen. I've been using glue
pads to catch them. How do I get rid of them?
The area around here has a lot of garter
snakes. When mowing the lawn you almost always run over one. Any suggestions
would be greatly appreciated!!!
Brian H. (bh@rb-group.com)
Buying 5 acres, currently being farmed in northeast
IL. Planning for horses eventually. Building house on one acre of it.
Looking for income from mini-farming,
animals or crop, to help supplement
mortgage. No experience. Eager to learn. Open to suggestions.
Please e-mail me, all info welcome that might give perspective.
Timothy Fiste (tntfiste@theramp.net)
I am putting together a study circle
for Rural Advocacy Projects, a grassroots
charity supporting sustainable communities. I'd be interested in
hearing about reading material that anyone has found to be especially
thought provoking or inspirational - something that could generate good
discussion. I'm born and raised on the
farm and grow sheep, chix berries and
hay. I'm also a real estate agent, husband and father.
Hope to hear from you.
Karen and Bill Nesbitt (kandb@capstonebank.com)
We are a displaced row crop farm couple recently relocated to a
small 25 acre tract of land where we are struggling to make a go
of raising perennial flowers which is a new field for us. We raise
some produce. We also have livestock, Paso Fino horses, Texas
white dall hair sheep, Australian cattle dogs. We are under
construction with a 24 x 100 foot green house and a smaller shade house.
We need marketing help with our perennials and field grow just
under 2 acres. Any help in greenhouse growing and produce marketing would
be sincerely valued. We are just startng to sell worms and
may consider offering ladybugs in the future. Most of all we want to
be successful and also re-ciprocate help to others in what
we do know.
Gaurav Mehta (mehta10@yahoo.com)
I am interested in urban marketing of fresh
produce. For this purpose I will be relocating back to Bombay.
If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, can supply produce then please do
let me know. This is the next big revolution in India. Let's do it.
Indiana
Michael Strahl (mdstrahl@psci.net)
From the Hoosier State and a Ag Economics graduate
from Purdue University. I'm a Community
Development Specialist for USDA Rural Development.
I showed Nubian Goats in 4-H when I
was a kid. My Dad still milks about
15 nannies
Amada Coy (goatgirl1@hotmail.com)
I raise a herd of about 40 dairy goats. I
show in the states of Indiana and
Kentucky. We raise them for
show, milk and sell wethers for market.
Jack Bunyard (bunyard@webworks2000.net)
I live in south central Indiana and have a
few cows, chickens, goats, two dogs, rabbits and cats. I love
to garden, camp, fish and hunt. Would like to hear from
folks in my area for fun and friendships. P.S. Straight married guy no
funny stuff please.Country friend.
Iowa
Tom Swale (RX21855@deere.com)
We have ten acres of pasture and timber. Currently raising Nubian,
Kinder, and Nigerian Dwarf goats. My wife and I both work off
the farm, but are interested in starting a goat dairy.
Anne Munro (aamunro@netins.net)
We have 10 acres that is presently in alfalfa hay. Thinking about a
small diverse operation -- probably fruits, brambles, berries,
asparagus with maybe nursery herbs or something. Would appreciate
info on marketing and packaging.
Matthew Bush (bushm6331@uni.edu)
We are currently looking into starting
a farm. Interested in about 40-50 acres
raising either meat goats or a cattle operation.
Interested in what the costs for these operations would be to start. Any
assistance would be appreciated.
Mark Lynch (lynch@manson-nw.k12.ia.us)
I have a 2 acre hoglot that has
been pasture for 20+ years. I am
looking to plant some form of
alternative cash crop. I am interested
in herbs, wildflowers or garden crop.
I need help in getting started and in marketing.
Kansas
Richard Scott (chacou99@valu-line.net)
We have a 50 acre farm in Kansas
and raise club lambs and quarter
horses. Daughter active as a 4-H
junior leader. Need help beginning a sheep
dairy. Need information on where to get equipment and marketing
strategies.
Billy W. Browne (brownenursinginc@terraworld.net)
Hi All, My family and I live in SE Kansas
where we have a small herd of commercial
cattle, some Quarter horses and a couple of
dogs on 240 acres. We are interested
in upgrading our herd and crossbreeding cattle.
Other interests are hunting and
fishing of all sorts of critters.
Greg Reed (azgolfer@integrityonline26.com)
Homestead for the next year to year and a half
approximately. Low cost low maintenance,
efficient operation. Ideas to start in
low cost low maintenance agriculture.
Kentucky
Franklin (francio@ramlink.net)
I cowboyed in Montana, Wyoming and eastern Idaho for thirteen years
and now have a 122 acre ranch in West Hollow surrounded by state
wildlife preserve. As a disabled American combat veteran (Vietnam) have to
hire most of the work done. In the spring my fences will be up so am
planning to get some cattle and Saanen goats plus a good
trained Australian Shepherd to work.
Louisiana
Sherman Boughton (boughton@bayou.com)
I have 13 acres in northeast Louisiana in the
Mississippi River delta. I have some experience with traditional
vegetable crops, but I would like some information about
truck farming herbs, spices, flowers, etc. Does anyone have any
suggestions on where to look?
Wanda Barras (wbarras@aol.com)
I live in a small town on about 3 acres
in S.W. Louisiana. I am interested in starting
a small goat dairy consisting of about 8
or 10 quality LaMancha and
Nubian does. I hope to sell milk, cheese, goats and
other goat products. Suitable male kids will be trained as pack goats and
also taught to pull carts. All input and suggestions
on dairy set up, marketing of products and pack animals would be appreciated.
Wayne Lavergne (fireman@asbank.com)
Hay baling
Maine
Norman A. Dean (dean.na@skow-acc.com)
I recently retired from teaching school, after 34 years. I have
always lived on the family dairy farm, and helped with the chores. We sold
the dairy cows. Now I have 25 beef animals. With prices the way
they are there doesn't seem to be any way to get ahead. I like raising
cattle, but wonder if something else would be more profitable,
deer, ostriches, llamas??
Les Teed (grnarrow@mint.net)
My wife and I are starting a hydroponics
business in the state of Maine. The greenhouses are 44 ft wide
and 128 ft long. If anybody else is doing this in cold country
and might have some advice they would like to throw our
way we would deeply appreciate it. Thanks.
Maryland
D. Rick Wilson (jumpshot325@sprintmail.com)
I have 17 tillable acres on the Eastern Shore. I am
looking for income producing uses for
the land.
Massachusetts
Gene Burke (logo@ix.netcom.com)
I have been trying to locate a particular plant. It
is Epigaea repens (Trailing Arbutus of Mayflower). It is
the state flower of Massachusetts. I have tried many local nurseries, but
no luck. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone can
give me. Thank you.
Patricia Stewart (hames@aol.com)
I'm a farm educator without a farm still trying to find a way to
bring agriculture into schools. I work draft horses and mules
and would like to raise heritage livestock (sheep, goats,
chickens, horses and maybe a cow or two) when we get our farm. I also am
getting an English Shepherd which will learn to herd along with
love our family.
David Bernier (Tucan.bernier@worldnet.att.net)
I am a goat farmer raising Boer and Nubian goats (60
breeding does and 4 South African bucks for breeding) in a region
known as the foothills of the Berksire Mountains. We have
male guard llamas for herd protection
and are introducing Maremmas this year due to increased
coyote population. Boer goats from quality
breeding translate into outstanding meat goats.
John E. Dvorak (boston.hemp@pobox.com)
I am the founder of the Boston Hemp Co-op and the
curator of the hemp museum and digital library:
hempology.org. This site has many articles from the USDA about
hemp cultivation and economics. It also has many hemp
references as well as old prints and pictures of hemp
processing equipment.
Michigan
Dewey and Liz (homested@ismi.net)
We have 5 acres and raise goats, chickens and vegetables. Our garden
is going to pot since our tractor broke down. We are searching for a
Sato/Beaver lawn and garden tractor. All help would be
greatly appreciated.
Brian (Bmceachern@aol.com
I just purchased 6 acres with another 12 in the works (mostly
wooded) planning on clearing for pasture land and
would like to know what type of ground cover is best.
Climate here is harsh, to say the least (24 feet of snow
this year) and would like any information you can pass on small
scale farming about animals, i.e.…..chickens, goats (Nubians),
and pigs maybe. Any information would be appreciated. Very eager
to start. Please pros and cons. Don't be bashful.
S. McSparin (Smcsparin@aol.com)
We have a direct market to market livestock and limited
vegetable farming sweet corn, grain, and hay crops for livestock feed.
We are interested in alternative cash crops including livestock,
grains, fruit or vegetables, fiber wool, co-operations, small dairy goat
operation involved with raw milk and cheese.
T. R.HANEY (trhaney@ionia-mi.com) I have a large dairy goat farm in Michigan I'm currently looking for information on selling world wide. Please send information fax (616)761-3976, phone (616)761-3720 or email. Thank you for your time.
Mazin (malallah@dwsd.org)
I am looking for a Dexter cow to buy. If
anyone has information please let me know. Thank you.
Nora Eastway (farmall@netonecom.net)
Right now we have a half acre gutter-connect greenhouse
which we would like to sell. Know anyone that is interested? We
would to put up a smaller hydroponic greenhouse
about 5000 square feet and grow strawberries and herbs.
Anyone have any info about growing hydroponic strawberries in Michigan?
Minnesota
Barbara Gregerson (greg0075@gold.tc.umn.edu)
I'm interested in learning more about commercial
hydroponics. I'm trying to write a business plan and I
need to know how much it would cost for
equipment and supplies to start
a hydroponics cut flower production greenhouse.
Any information will be greatly appreciated!!
Mississippi
Marsha Camerom (cameron@tateonline.com)
I live on 50 acres and use to raise horses. I now raise
llamas who don't require as much land. Want the land
to be productive so I'm planting trees. One field
planted with loblolly pines by ag extension service. I have
another field about 5-7 acres I want to plant
trees on too. My objective is environment but also
cash for retirement in 12-15 years. I live in
northwest Mississippi, just below Memphis. I know this isn't a
lot of land and the time to harvest is relatively short.
What is the best thing to plant? More pines
or is there another wood of greater value that fits my
needs? If pine is the best, is there a specific
variety more in demand and for faster growing. I could increase
acreage size if I wanted Please advise of tree varieties
and any infor on value at harvest. Thanks.
J. Sterrett (JSterrett@aol.com)
I am interested in vegetable truck farming and raising
a registered certified line of Hereford breeding stock. Any input
would be greatly appreciated.
JimCrouch (JC001@webtv.net)
Small commercial blueberry operation will be
expanding this spring to include
cherry tomatoes.
Larry Gardner (lgardner@netdoor.com)
My wife and I have 2 breeder hen farms 70 acres and 40 acres
with 2 chicken houses on each farm. We are trying to cool
our chickens with foggers this year and would like
information on the use of foggers. We would like to sell one
farm.
Missouri
David Hendrix (dhendrix@goin.missouri.org)
We play farm 22-23 acres raising rabbits,
ducks, laying hens and Great Pyrenees. Would
like to know more about bee
hives and Alpine goats as they are our next
added venture.
Robert Camshadwick (camshadwick@webtv.net)
We are trying to start a
market for goats milk, cheese and
soap. We need to find
a place for the regulations and where we
can buy the equipment.
John and Debra Leunen (dleunen@nemr.net)
Practicing sustainability on 20 acres. We raise
Boer meat goats, performance horses and day range poultry.
We used managed intensive grazing to control brush and
improve pasture quality. Multi-species grazing help reduce
internal parasites in our livestock, reduce weed growth in the
pasture and improve stocking rate. We raised 400 Cornish cross
chickens this spring and home processed them for direct on
farm marketing. Interested in hearing from other value added
or direct marketing farmers. We cross Boer and Spanish meat
goats for vigor and increased gain. Always interested in more market
opportunities for meat goats.
Phillip Herbert (herbie_deere@hotmail.com)
Interested in raising tiapia indoors someday. Needing
advice etc. on financing and getting started. I grew up on a farm,
became a paramedic and now I do physicals for insurance companies. I live
paycheck to paycheck. Need a future.
Jack Vanderpool (jlv@cdsinet.net)
Live in rural area. Raise registered Nigerian Dwarf
goats, Rhode Island Red chickens and a big garden. Will be
building 30x36 greenhouse soon. Interested in aquaponics.
Montana
Ivano & Lou Ponti (biofutur@clearlight.com)
Looking for data on the costs of fertilizers and pesticides
per acre by crop. All information greatly appreciated
Shawn Todd (skr@mcn.net)
Looking for information on a system being used in Canada
where they grow grain forage in strips of land, then
contain cattle on one strip at a time for the winter
using electric fence. They do not use baled hay or even provide water
for the cattle because they are in each strip for only a week and they eat
snow. I want to know if this really works!
Bud (western@gomontana.com)
We use hulless barley whole grain flours in baking products and
would like to share with others in similar areas using
these grains. Montana State University, Bozeman, MT and
North Dakota State University are the only sources of information we have
and would like to know if there are others.
Blake Ogle (Latigo1000@aol.com)
I am from Bozeman, MT and run a small farm
outside of Belgrade, Montana.
Dan Cassens (dcassens@cybernet1.com)
I manage a cattle ranch in South
West Montana. Last grazing season we began using a
management intensive grazing system. I am interested in
hearing from anyone using intensive grazing on their properties. I have
encountered a few problems and would
like to discuss them with you.
Emily Costello (emily@enarch-ma.com)
I'm the author of a children's book
series set in Montana and I'd like to hear from anyone
who has stories about growing up on a
ranch or farm in the area.
I'm especially interested in feelings
about livestock predators, the environment
and newcomers.
Chris Kassner (wolf_pacc@hotmail.com)
I am looking for a registered nubian buck goat to
breed to my registered doe in the montana area. If anyone
can help me please e-mail me at the above address. Thank you. Chris
Nebraska
Tlemmon (Tlemmon@aol.com)
I'm looking to buy 1700 acres to pasture 400 head
of yearlings. Planning to use 4 acres to
build pens to raise dairy heifer calves. I need to
know the cost of build working corrals and a
barn. Is there any guaranteed loans for women in
Agriculture.
Gwen Springer (fvc114@chase3000.com)
My name is Gwen Springer. I live in Nebraska. I work
for Frenchman Valley Farmers CO-OP. We have two other
branches in Nebraska and custom apply and spray a variety
of crops with the major crop being corn. We
scout nearly 17,000 acres of corn every summer.
I have grown up on a farm and ranch. I was curious
to see how many people have web pages and what variety
of things people do.
Robert Baranski (rjbaranski@aol.com)
I am a student at the University of Nebraska studying Agriculture
Economics, Agronomy and Animal Production and Management. I hope
someday to be involved in a farming operation of my own or in a
partnership with someone else. My family has been farming for 5
generations and I hope to continue that proud tradition.
Jerry Hilger (jhilger@aol.com)
We live on 3 acres south and east of Juanita, NE. We have a 60 tree
orchard, a small laying flock and feeder pigs. We
plan on raising pigs for feeders and finishing. Also have a market
garden and dairy goats. Honey bees will be added to
the farm next spring.
Mike Belknap (mbelknap@bbc.com)
I have a cow calf operation. I
would like any information on
aquaculture. I have some low ground that exposes the
ogalala aquafir and it would be easy to build ponds if I
had the information to make it work.
Craig Nelson (CraigDNelson@Webtv.net)
I am the manager of an elk ranch with
about 100 animals. It is mainly a
cow-calf operation that sells bull calves
at about 5 months of age in
the fall and then sells the heifers
in the spring or keeps them for
replacement cows.
Robert Rogers (Horseslover@webtv.net)
Raise cattle, horses, and am interested in starting
goat dairy, I work at a dairy that milk 125 cows
twice a day.
Nevada
Donna Cathey (samfar@aol.com)
I would like to get to know people who raise goats for show and
production. I currently have a small herd of Nubians. Would like to
learn some of the tricks of the trade so to speak, and how to raise my
animals to be healthier and more productive. I also have other animals
here such as cats, dogs and horses.
Robert W. Smiley, Jr. (rsmiley@pop.comnett.net)
My wife and I just bought 21 acres and plan to
create a small farm. My plan not hers
is to become as self-sufficient as
possible. We hope to raise a couple of steers,
hogs, chickens, goats and a very large garden.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone with similar interests. Advice
would also be appreciated. We live in the desert area of
Southern NV.
Linda Brown (svmopars@earthlink.net)
I am interested in raising miniture
or dwarf milk goats. I have 5 acre,
4 dogs, 8 cats 3 children and we are building
a barn for horses in
progress. Is it unreasonable to think
I could raise goats for milk, cheese, etc.,
for profit? Please send info. Thank you.
New Hampshire
Teri Langelier (Teri_L@wow.com)
I am looking for any information pertaining to Newfoundland
dogs. Speaking to reputable breeders who are actually friendly is
definitely a difficult feat. Hopefully talking to some friendly
individuals with info, who love and appreciate the breed as much as I do
would be wonderful.
New Jersey
Neva Moore ( moores@waterw.com)
My husband and I operate a 650 acre Blueberry
and Cranberry farm in an area of New Jersey known as the
Pinelands. We have encouraged tours on our farm during
harvest to promote agriculture in the Pinelands region.
Stuart Renee Parks (btqq68a@prodigy.com)
My wife and I have 6 children. We plan to build a
house on 22 acres next year. Our hope is to start
a vegetable and houseplant operation from the ground up.
Any info on farm startups would be helpful.
W. Noor (Wnoor@aol.com)
Before we buy 3 - 5 acres in New Jersey to have a
poultry farm, we would like to find out if we would like
living a farmers life style. Any suggestions? We currently
have a gas station which we would keep.
Peter Dorfman (PDorfman@MOLLOY.com)
My wife and I have a new herd of Nigerian
Dwarf goats, and are involved with the
Eastern Nigerian Dwarf Goat Enthusiasts (marina.fortunecity.com/havana/39),
a local breeders Association. We also have sheep and
poultry. Love to network with other livestock people --
also interested in fruit tree and
perennial flower farming.
(Ferraro@woodcliff.com)
I have just purchased 24 acres in Central New
Jersey (Monmouth County). This was a farm for a number
of years and has good soil, a good horse barn
and plenty of room for pasture.
I want to buy a few registered Alpine Goats
and start a small herd. I am also looking for
water birds since we have a small lake. But, I don't
want to have to buy 25 of each type as required in mail order companies.
Is anyone in the N.Y., N.J., Pa. Ct. area that wants to
sell a few?
New Mexico
Bill Schiers (ocarc@wazoo.com)
I have greenhouse foliage bedding plants and
hydroponic tomatoes. Also, a 1.5 acre orchard primarily
stone fruit and small amount of truck farming
specializing in okra, tomatoes and peaches.
New York
Larry White (White@clarkson.edu)
Our family is looking into starting a goat dairy in
Northern (25 miles from Canada) New York. We are looking for information
on bottleing goat milk e.g. regulations,etc. Any and all
information on any aspect of the dairy goat industry would be
appreciated.
Matthew Shulman (mhs10@cornell.edu)
Just returned from 3 years teaching voc ed students in SE France.
Many French farm kids would like to visit the US for summer farm
experiences. English is modest to good but these are farm youngsters,
not city visitors. If you are interested, please contact me for more info.
Kris Keryk (tkeryk@ix.netcom.com)
I am interested in learning more
about agriculture and leadership. I am
currently the Medina chapter FFA Treasurer
and I would appreciate any advice on
careers that deal with agricultural research or
technology. I would also be grateful for any advice
concerning the FFA. I am thankful for all
the advice I can get. Thank You.
Mike Henderson (triplehrabbitry@yahoo.com)
I am looking for any information on pasture
raising rabbits. I would appreciate any info. Thanks
Chantelle Bateman (rainbo@rochester.rr.com)
Hello. We are a small family in western NY. Our goal
is to homestead and homeschool. Purchased the land, now we
need HELP. Our first desire is a dairy goat and
laying hens. Would like to visit other small farms
and homeschoolers. Happy to work in exchange for knowledge.
Luke (lukeeng@netzero.net)
I like to find out more about exporting potatoes
to the Far East like Japan. My in-laws run a small scale farm
goods distribution business in Japan.
North Carolina
Donald C. Bartosik (DonChBar@gnn.com)
I am getting started in propagation of various Dogwood
trees. I have started some budding work and have had poor success. I
would appreciate if someone could give me some good references
about Dogwoods, especially in respect to propagation hints,
disease control and some experts I could contact. I also
will be starting to grow various types of the Weeping
Flowering Cherries. I would appreciate any help someone
could give. Thank you.
Dr. Sandi Lee (slee@lincoln.k12.nc.us)
How do you get rid of monkey grass?
Darrell Nichols (dnich@ci.sal.n.c.us)
Owner of Nichols Farms, a small farming operation run by my
father and myself. We are hay producers in central North Carolina and we
mainly cater to the horse hay markets.
John Matthews (matthejc@wfu.edu)
Live on small cattle farm outside of Winston-Salem. I would
like to start growing wine grapes and would
appreciate advice.
Jill Whitt (bjwhitt@dnet.net)
I train horses and am quite active
as volunteer leader of Swain and Jackson Counties Horse 4H
Clubs.
Ed Frye (rofye@InfoAve.Net)
Operation: Raising and keeping
pleasure riding horses. Interests:
Horse and equipment barns, pasture management, hay operation
for horse hay.
Charles Mabe (SAVAGE099@email.msn.com)
Tree Farm Southern Pine
Martin Garcia (angie.garcia7@gte.net)
I am looking for miniture bulls and cows.
Could anyone tell me where I could possibly find a miniture bull or
heifer. Please e-mail me if you can help me out.
North Dakota
Dennis & Tam Goodman (sevenk@upham.ndak.net)
We have a small farm -- about 2000 acres. We
have 150 cattle and raise wheat and oats.
David (cattlein@sprairie.ndak.net)
We have a small commercial cattle operation and are very interested
in fall calving and intensive grazing.
Terry Smith (terrys@grandforks.com)
I am looking for a list or contact information for custom
balers traveling the upper midwest. Would prefer those that
produce the large square bales.
Nancy Taton (nah@pop.ctctel.com)
Living in Southwestern North Dakota, I am interested in seeking a
buyer of healing herbs, direct from farm-to-market.
Many such plants are native
to my area. I want to purchase
small acreage (20-40) in my area for growing
such medicinal plants. Any knowledge of such
buyers is welcome. Also anyone interested in forming a CO-OP for such a
venture, to support income for smaller farms and interested in this type
of diversification please CONTACT me by e-mail. Surrounding States
welcome.
Kermit Feser (kermifsr@polarcomm.com)
My property is an old homestead.
I am looking for planting something
for conservation and use for training
bird dogs.
Jon Burkle (spunky@drtel.com)
I have about 2500 acres raise wheat, barley, flax,
sunflowers, canola, oats, corn for silage and have raised field corn.
Also have about 200 cow calf operation I am looking
for a crop to grow that has low input costs and also has a better rate
of return for some money making opportunities.
Ohio
Liz (mchugh2@prodigy.com)
We farm pigs, chickens and goats.
Nate Buzard (buzard@osu.edu )
I am a sophomore at Ohio State University majoring in
Agribusiness/Applied Economics. I hope to someday be involved in production
agriculture. I'm not really from a farm but hopefully my kids will be.
Patti & Dennis Dean (dennisd139@aol.com)
Willow Run Dairy Inc. We are operating a Grade A Goat
Dairy on 165 acres. Currently milking 450 goats.
Lucy and Eugene Goodman (goodows@excite.com)
We have a small 5 acre market garden
and CSA. We raise about 45
types of fruits and vegetables
plus we have a small flock of heavy breed chickens for
eggs. We farm organically and parts of the farm and the
chickens are certified. Along with the CSA we sell our
eggs and produce thru local Farmers Markets
and natural foods stores. Would like to buy a couple of
dairy cows in the future. We are working towards self sufficiency and
getting off the grid. Want to talk with anyone doing similar things
Kevin Cox (commonflies@wbtv.net)
I am seeking information on starting
a small dairy goat milking farm. I own
25 acres and at the present time I am raising pigs. I am trying to get
involvement of my family into the business. Dairy goat milking seems to be
the route I am seeking. Cost factors and the return like usual is always
the normal reasons why a person would or would not proceed on. Any
information out there I would appreciate the response.
Louis Charles Adams (kc8aos@email.msn.com)
We raise Hereford x Angus cattle on the Tecumseh
High Plains Ranch. We are interested in software
that would be useful in ranching. Also
we would like to know a good site
for vet problems.
Bill Ours (billours@hotmail.com)
I have 20 acres of creek bottom land.
Would like information on crops to produce
and marketability. Would like to know how
to get rid of brome grass in fields. I
have 2 head of cattle, I have marketed steers in the past and done pretty
well but the money turns over slow.
Roy Evers (RoyEvers@aol.com)
Own small nursery growing medicinal herbs and aquaculture.
I have 5 large barns I use for nothing. Need to
get crops in ground. Need solid business investment with decent
return in 3 to 5 years. Willing to grow anything. I
have greenhouses. Am currently growing trees and shrubs looking
at growing goldenseal and ginseng. Any help would be
greatly appreciated
Nancy Vanhoose (n.vanhoose@mailcity.com)
I would like to know if anyone knows how to care for
strawberry plants in the winter in the state of Ohio.
I have started a small bunch of plants and someone told me to mow them
down. Is this a good idea?
Ken Baumhardt (baumhardtgrower@webtv.net)
Approx 20 ac vegetables, wide variety retail and wholesale
also market with other growers
Oklahoma
Sherri Bowen (skbbowen@intplsrv.net)
My husband is a full time farmer raising
mainly cotton, wheat, and cattle. I work in town
but would prefer to have a small farming enterprise of
my own with the potential of enough income to quit
my job. We live on a farm and I have access to acres. Anyone have
any ideas?
Bob Grimes(BOBG@WEBZONE.COM)
We have 10 acres of horse pasture. Want to start a small
goat and cheese operation.
Phil Bowers (holo@icon.net)
I operate a medium hay baling operation. We cut
primarily native hay, blue stem, Indian grass and small quantities of
bermuda and alfalfa hay.
Troy Melton (Troy-1@swbell.net )
I want to help any farmers in
Oklahoma. With migritory bird problems. Such as crop
damage.
Lisa Fields (fieldlg@okstate.edu)
I'm Lisa and my friend Steve are considering starting
a hydroponic business. He owns 40 acres and has
natural gas on his property. I will do everyting and he will provide the
resources and part of the money. I will be requesting info
on the cheapest and easiest way
to start. I will be building the green house myself. I
will need to get the best type of equipment available. How big
for the first year? Who and
how to market the product.
How about it friends???
Pam Ray (craftsbyme@webtv.net)
I raise goats mainly for cleaning property. I have a
few that are my favorites. I have a lot of them that get sick.
Some pull through but I've had some die. Haven't yet figured
out the problem.
Martha (pinehillrch@aol.com)
I am new to the Bristow area and have purchased 80 acres. I
am interested in advice in getting started in a
business that will allow me to use my land to my advantage.
Oregon
Patty & Tim Billings (pattyb@cdsnet.net )
We raise dairy-cross calves and grass hay. We also
have a nubian goat and several laying hens.
Robert & Phyllis Rowe (rprowe@rosenet.net)
Phyllis does roses, flowers, herbs. I do canaries,
trophical fish, handyman projects. Our goal is to eventually
acquire a place of our own, to expand our present interests
and for gardening and beekeeping.
Guy Mitts (sam1217@juno.com)
I inherited 8.76 Acres, I lease 7 to local farmers,
I am interested in raising pigs,
What do I need to know? Feeding, Fencing, Shelter, Space
needed per pig, buying price/age, selling price, POC's, Taking to
slaughter house, etc... Please help.
Mark Plunkett (ourfarm@chibardun.net)
My wife and I run a small community
supported vegetable farm. We have been
looking for software that would help
with managing crop rotation,garden
plans, and plant varieties on 10 acres
of vegetables of over 30 different varieties. Thanks for
any tips you might have.
Max Hargade (monk@pioneer-net.com)
I run a small business that specializes in decorative shrubbery and
am considering growing lavender on a small scale. I
would like information on how to market
the plant. Are there any other lavender growers out there?
Karen Black and Robert Plamondon (karen@plamondon.com)
We have 37 acres in the Coast Range between
Corvallis and Newport. Currently we have about 500 hens, 26
pullets on free-range with 50 bird
colony houses. I am interested in using
sheep and eventually cattle to
improve and maintain our pastures.
Roak Dale TenEyck (roak@bmi.net)
Wine grape grower in Umatilla County with 16
acres chardonnay leased along the Umatilla River 1 mile south
from the Columbia River. I also custom farm 260 acres
for another grower. Looking for pesticide
information, ect.
Vicky Anglin (banglin@ucinet.com)
We raise purebred Nubian and Boer Goats for a lot of
things and have for many years. If anyone has questions about goats
please feel free to e-mail us.
K. Kossler (k8s@pinetel.com)
I am interested in raising hydroponic hay. I'm also
in the process of trying to start an aquaponics unit
raising tilapia, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, perhaps flowers. We're
in NE Oregon and winters are cold.
Pennsylvania
Jon Lawson (jlawson@sarnoff.com)
We are trying to start a Learning Farm / Petting Zoo to teach
people about farming, animals, environment, etc. We are looking to adopt
friendly animals, get any information on grants, sponsors
of financing. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated such as the advantages
and disadvantages of having a petting zoo.
Mary (mmbk44a@prodigy.com)
I am an Internationale Baccalaurate student who is researching the
effects of nitrogen on small grains, peanuts and soybeans. If you
have any statistical information, please email me. Thank you.
Daniel Haines (danlmike@aol.com)
I am a hobbiest beekeeper
L. A. D.(mikelou@hhs.net)
Small family owned drug-free Registered
Polled Hereford Farm. Would like to start
raising specialty herbs and dwarf
vegetables for farm markets.
Judy Aurin (jaaaurin@sgi.net)
I have a beautiful mountain pine tree
on my property. I would like to start some
seedlings. Can anyone tell me how to
do this? Should I cut a branch and use a root hormone or should I start
with seeds from the pinecones. Please help me. Please
email me.
David Singer (davidsinger@webtv.net)
I help my mother raise goats and I am interested
in raising miniature cattle. This is a very
small operation. I'm looking for someone in the
Pennsylvania area.
Sara Beth (ChickenLittle25@webtv.net)
I have been raising chickens for about 9
years now. Currently I have 50 chickens I raise
for eggs and as pets. I would
like to start raising a few heifers,
have them bred and sell
them to dairies. I am not expecting to make a lot of
money on this venture. My knowledge about cattle
is very limited but I am ready to
start learning more.
Tootie Buffenomeyer (tootie@penn.com)
Hi. Last year I started a
small Quail farm on my 10 acres of land. I sold
chicks and older birds to people in
my area. I would like to start
marketing the meat.Can you help
me on how and what I
need to do. I desperately need help.
Brenda (cole@alltel.net)
My boyfriend and I own 30 acres and we are wanting to
milk goats. We would like to know how to get started
and where is the nearest co-op in our state. Any information would be
greatly appr. Thank you.
Dianne Smith (sunshine_1263@yahoo.com)
We have purchased an Australian Shepherd puppy. We
would like to train her for herding our cattle but are unable to
find a training video. If anyone knows where I can get a
video for training, please email me. Thank you very much.
Heather Gallagher Evans (jhevansii@netzero.net)
I am interested in obtaining information on loans
and other financial aid available to start a small horse
stable. Any ideas or thoughts shared would be greatly appreciated.
South Carolina
Frank Tomeo (franksfarm@aol.com)
I plan to have a sustainable small scale integrated farm
with livestock and market gardens. Have 120 acre beautiful farm in South
Carolina and am looking for a few likeminded souls to join me.
Lori Lester (llester@centurycontractors.com)
Planning to buy 20 - 50 acres. Interested in
tree farming, family gardening and livestock.
What pines are best suited for SC
clay soils and weather and what types
for timber and Christmas trees? I want
to consider both.
South Dakota
Jami Carpenter (jcarpen9@rapidnet.com)
Need to find a more market accessible way to make a living
from 40 acres. Use to raise rabbits -- never again! Thinking
about sheep, maybe cashmere goats but I'm afraid the cashmere market is
too specialized. We need a "for sure" steady income.
Suggestions, please?
G & K Brausen (spike85@valleytel.net)
We have a 20 acre farm and 6
horses, 2 pigs, 1 goat, 17 chickens, 4 ducks, 5 rabbits, 2 guinia pigs, 1
prairie dog, 7 cats and 3 dogs. We have a shop, 2 large steel sheds, a
small barn and 3 grain bins. I would love to make money on
animals some how. I really love horses and dogs. I also
was interested in Kinder goats,
combination milk and meat goat. I am also very interested
in flowers, plants and gardens.
Where is the market? Is there a market for goats in South Dakota?
What is the best farm type market in
South Dakota now?
L. J. Fullmer and K. A. Hunt (bssa@hdc.net)
We raise Blackbelly Barbados hair sheep and
cross-bred hair sheep and purebred Arabian
horses. We are disabled middle-aged women whose
motto is "Don't Tell Us We Can't"!!
Would like to hear from others who are struggling to stay rooted to the
land.
Tennessee
Robert C. King (robertk@usit.net)
I am looking for a kit to convert a 55
gallon barrel into a wood stove. They used to be advertised
in Popular Mechanics, etc. They consist of a cast
iron door, legs and flange for smoke pipe. They use to
sell around 20 - 30 bucks.
W. R. Clarke (wroe@BLomand.Net)
We operate a fruit and vegetable operation,
selling retail off the farm and at two
local Farmer's Markets. We cultivate about 15
acres using and old John Deere and 2 teams of horses.
We are not fully organic, but we'retrying.
Al Paschall (aep@aeneas.net)
I have 10 acres clear land. I'm interested in a CSA
or pick your own operation. Can it be done? All help appreciated.
Vicki Townsend (dragonrf@usit.net)
We have a small herd of registered Nubians on 16
acres. We are feeding excess milk to a calf. Currently the state of
Tennessee does not allow incidental sales of raw milk. I
am interested in hearing from others who could help our goat
club try to get a bill passed.
John Yarbro (agd@ecsis.net)
I have been involved in a farming partnership with my father and
sister since 1978. We actively farmed until 1985 and still maintain the
partnership although all our properties are now leased. My father has 50
years experience as a farmer as he was born into a large farm family. When
we were active we raised soybeans, wheat, milo, cotton and cattle
on 2800 acres. I feel I might be able to offer advice and
I think my father would really get into giving advice. Recently we have
considered returning to farming as we miss the freedom of it very much.
Brian Eason (wafer6010@aol.com)
I am wondering how successful could a small
hydroponic farm serving a local restaurant market be. What size
is required to be profitable? How have past ventures fared? Anyone with
stories please send.
Rick Myers (DuhGoatMan@webtv.net)
I have put together a GOAT KINGDOM
that has over 600 goat farm links and over 400 goat info links.
***WARNING*** You must love goats to enter GOAT KINGDOM.
Email me and lets talk GOATS.
Julie Davis (jdavis@vol.com)
In future would like to run small
herd of cattle. Or less likely some
type of horse facility. Currently have 2 horses on 5
acres of our 20 acre farm. In future will need to put up
good sturdy fences. Basic shelter for cattle and 3 or 4 stall barn.
Edd Bissell (bissell@usit.net)
On 85 ac. In the East Tennessee hills I run primarily
primative breed animals - those that can thrive, survive, multiply
without grain imput and constant supervision. My sale go mostly
on the Ethnic+markets - Hispanics, Middle Eastners and
Bosnians. They are still interested in the whole animal which are sold to
them live weight - Fainting goats, hair type sheep, Maran chickens, etc.
Texas
C. M. (Sam) Selby (cselby@brooksdata.net)
Hello to everybody! I work for a 25,000
acre southwest Texas cattle ranch. Being "slightly over the hill".
cowboying is a bigger challenge each year. I would like to work
in range conservation or grazing management, some
where in greener pastures. Are there any job opportunities out
there? Thanks.
Bill Eller (1hunt-fish@worldnet.att.net)
My wife, Helen, and I have a small 15 acre farm in West
Texas. We will have a garden and fruit and nut orchard.
We also will have, hopefully, a large blackberry patch to
provide berries for the local farmers market.
Lori Friend (friend@onramp.net)
My husband and I are traveling to England and will be visiting
the Lake District. We are very interested in seeing a dog
trial or exhibition while we are there because we have two
border collies as pets. Can you link us up with someone on the net or
email that can tell that can tell us what kind of trials and/or
exhibitions are going on in September? Feel free to forward this
message if need be. Thanks
Ronnie Gilmore (gilmore@gulf.net)
Looking for parts for the Paul Livestock Scale Model 305,
3000lb capacity.
Brandon Taylor (btaylor879@aol.com)
I'm 20 and my dad and I farm 2 sections of irrigated
land. We grow seed -- maize, corn and wheat.
Michael Vansau (stdmcv01@shsu.edu)
I am a junior at Sam Houston State University and my major is
AgriBusiness. When I graduate I plan to go to graduate
school to get my Masters of Business Administration. Then
I will seek employment in the agriculture community. I am pleased
to know that there are services on the Internet dedicated to Agriculture
Vicki Johnson (lanale@itexas.net)
I have just started a small Dorset sheep flock. I
have lots of questions about raising
sheep successfully in Texas. Especially
if you are another southern sheep shepherd. If you have experience in this
area, please write to me.
Scott Walters (phoneguy@webtv.net)
Yesterday we lost 7 cows and 6 calves to a single
strike of lightning. Of course they were standing under a tree. Two
years ago we lost 11 head in the SAME pasture. Again they were
standing under a tree of course. However, that tree was adjacent to a
fence with only wooden fence posts. We thought at the time that if the
posts had been steel that the strike would have gone to ground through the
steel posts. Yesterdays strike would indicate this as there are steel
posts about 10 feet away all the way around it. The unlucky pasture
is not any higher elevation than any of the others nor is
it lower. In fact, it's one of the smallest on the ranch, only
about 65 acres. The trees aren't any different nor is the
soil. Two deadly strikes in two years is puzzling.
Any thoughts, suggestions, possible remedies?
Betty Miller (dwmiller@vzinet.com)
I live in rural east Texas and have LaMancha dairy goats. My
husband and I run a wildlife management and rehabilitation farm for
all types of animals, especially ruminants. We raise white tail
deer fawns on our goat milk for scientific
deer breeders throughout Texas. I am interested in corresponding
with persons with similar interests and knowledge. I have owned dairy
goats for over 20 years.
Steve Clingerman (steveid@anet-dfw.com)
I live in the McKinney area and I would like to
know of a source for small amounts of
raw milk for use in home cheese making.
April Ashley (kashley@wcc.net)
I live outside of San Angelo in West Texas
on 5 acres. I've been in the goat business
for 3 years. I show wether goats and boer goats.
I still have 2 years left to show wether goats. I've increased my herd to
40 head. When I graduate High School. I plan to attend
college and major in animal science.
David and Joyce Preedit (dpreedit@moment.net)
Specializing in the breeding and
raising of registered Nubian Goats.
Also, make cheese and soap from the
milk. Additionally, we breed and raise black
Suffolk/Romney sheep for their fiber.
Greg Shell (gshell@ccccd.edu)
I am interested in hydroponics
and alternative power generation.
Terry Dudley (tdudley@pape-dawson.com)
Small beef cattle operation in Texas.
Jerry Martin (martinj@seacove.net)
I'm looking for information on
hydroponic produce grown in greenhouses.
Especially strawberries and raspberries.
Dianna Fate (dfate@ballistic.com)
We have a small place in eastern
Texas and we have expanded our interest
to Jersey cows. Interested in
modernizing a milking area for one.
Does anyone have ideas?
Ernest L. Seigler (ernest@wf.quik.com)
Clay soil. I am doing truck farming vegetables would
like to know a way to sell them and what sells
best
Roger Curren (rcurren@netexas.net)
Starting a meat goat operation on approximately 250
acres, 80 open grazing, 170 heavily treed. Interested in finding
local breeders of boer, spanish and kiko breeds, markets
and processors associations, etc. Information on range
managmen, fencing, disease, etc., helpful.
Lisa Moore (moore05@flash.net)
We currently have 40 acres between Granbury and Lipan Tx. And
are planning to improve it. Add a septic tank, dig a well
and hook up eelectric. By a couple of yrs time we plan to put
a mobile home there and have cattle. There is also a
large tank on the land. Our interests: the moble home, a tractor shed,
installing the septic tank, with sprinkler, digging well. What all it
will entail, the different types, etc. We are non-experienced
in any of this and would appreciate any information available. As
we just started cutting cedars a couple of weekends ago and it will be
awhile before we can get a tractor. It's going to be a slow process and we
have plenty of time to plan and investigate.
Shelby Brown and Teg Gregory (shelby@analagoatcompany.com)
We raise fullbred black and paint Boer goats in the Texas
panhandle. We're always looking for ways to make a
small acreage profitable and love to swap ideas
with folks. We also have a lovely 15 acre improved homestead available for
a long-term lease to a caring family.
Carol Grosser(carolg@gvtc.com)
Looking for pure breed Nubian buck goat ready for service
on small goat farm in Texas drought country. Admirer of Wendell
Berry' books. Raised on beef dairy farm then meat production. Surrounded
by Suburban neighbors with alien lifestyles. Worried
about global warmings effects on stock and produce production.
Greg & Judith Dustin (jrynodustin@hotmail.com)
Starbright Ranch and Vineyard is 132 acres on the San Saba
River. Our vineyard is 2.5 acres. We grow 4 types
of wine grapes; Muscat Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Ruby Red.
Our vineyard is now in its 4th year and August will be our
second harvest. We hope to enlarge next March to 8 acres. We are
strictly growers, no winery, and use organic products for 90% of
our fertilizer and pesticides.
Utah
Byron Rollins (byronr@etv.net)
I raise day old Holsteins on the bottle, would like
information on this Item. shot needed, etc.
Jason Beck (Ambrilee@worldnet.att.net)
I work on a 5,000 sow breeding/farrowing
farm as the data technician. Our farm is currently maintaining
a long term conception rate (post ultrasound
pregnancy check) average of 93%. I
would like any information about successes on giving 2 AI services as
opposed to the "traditional" 3 or 4.
Dan and Linda Thomas (RAFTERL@murraygrey.com)
We are a small breeder of quality Murray
Grey beef cattle. See pictures of them at
www.murray.com
DeMar Gubler (mdg@infowest.com)
I am trying to locate a sorghum cane press.
Here in southern Utah sorghum cane grows good but no equipment can be
found to press the juice.
Joe Lujan (jdlujan@dellcity.com)
I am interested in raising assorted quail for
profit and fun and would like to know if anyone can give me any idea on
who I need to contact. If anyone has information to
share on quail I would greatly appreciate it.
Vermont
Petrovich @ Smokey House Center (kilikili@vermontel.com)
Establish hedgerows and herbal lays as
interior divisions in an intensive grazing system
for sheep our flock is 25 Dorset crosses on
approximately 12 acres. our farm, Smokey House Center is
a job training site for at risk teens.
Virginia
R. G. Dillon (Rgdillon@wco.com)
I am looking for a fast growing plant that
will survive in awooded area that has marine clay
under the soil level. I live in a subdivision that was
built in the 50's over existing marine clay. Massive erosion is
taking place and the ground around my house is moving
down hill causing damage to the house itself. The land behind
my property was never built on because the gutters
and sidewalks started moving soon after they were installed.
In 1983 I painted the basement exterior walls to ground
level. You can now measure 12 to 13 inches of unpainted
area where the ground has left and is moving down hill. In the
woods manhole covers are now around 6 ft high in some
areas. The county says it's not their problem and I can't find anyone
local that can recommend anything cost effective. I would appreciate
any suggestions. Thank you.
John Hannick (jhannic@crosslink.com)
Interested in beef. Considering going to raise
hay for feed and sale.
Linda S. Campbell (khimaira@shentel.net)
Dairy goat operation, currently around 250
Nubians, Saanens and Alpines.
Over 25 years experience. Also interested in other
sustainable agriculture operations. Visitors
by appointment. Khimaira Farm, Luray, VA.
Mike Nixon (MNixon8246@aol.com)
I am a hydro grower.
Scott W (scott@northstartraining.com)
Very interested in starting a
small farm operation. Self-sufficient
lifestyle.
Ken Harris (tracy@rockbridge.net)
I eat therefore I grow. Double entendre aside, tomato,
pepper, okra and at present ARTICHOKES are my
interests. Please inform, advise, etc., as you feel
inspired.
(antfamily@webtv.net)
Chicks maybe goats.
Glen Mustian (GJMustian@IOL18.com)
Only 6 years to retirement US Navy but my heart is
already back home in Colorado. I spent much of my childhood
on small farms and ranches in Colorado, Wyoming and it
seems that's all I ever think of doing any more. Am I crazy? Can you
still make a living as a farmer/rancher? If so
what can I do now to start preparing for that?
Washington
Chelle Rogers (castalia@rockisland.com)
I live in the San Juan Islands of WA state and raise llamas.
I'd be happy to help answer questions for anyone about
the care, feeding and housing of these wonderful
critters. I also hear from other breeders who are looking for
ranch managers if you have references and are willing to relocate to a
different state.
Mrs. Niees (Danishpb@aol.com)
We are called Autumn Haus Farm.
We breed Oberhasli, Jacob, and Brecknock Hill
Cheviot. I am looking for an honest
and fair breeder of Polled Pure-Bred
Brienzer Oberhasli goats from Switzerland. I
wish to buy (1) three month old buck and (2)
three month old doelings of VERY TOP QUALITY.
Must have calm and easy to deal with temperament line with strong udders
and easy to milk. Looking for the red-bay Chamboisee color with correct
black markings. Would be shipped to the USA. I am looking
for new blood lines to bring into the
USA. Please use Email or write to: Autumn Haus Farm, 606
SE Pine Rd, Port Orchard, WA 98367.
David Baker (peacebfarm@myhome.net)
We have a small place with a few goats. We
have Toggenburgs and Oberhasli mixes. We've raised chickens for
meat and eggs. We love to talk goat and
farm life in general.
Bob Stewart (Agrofor@gateway.net)
Interested in tree farming, gamebirds (california and
bobwhite quail, reeves pheasant and jungle fowl), timber bamboo,
paulownia, shooting preserves, coastal redwood, coturnix quail, habitat
plantings
Barb Bell (fbell@nvinet.com)
I am interested in starting a small truck farm
on our 5 acres of irrigated land. Would like input as to what crops
would be recommended for selling at farmers markets.
Delores Beyersdorf (ldyfrmr@valint.net)
We have Nubian Goats we also raise commerically organic
Walla Walla Sweet Onions and asparagus. We grow our crops biologically
and will teach you how to do it if you are interested. We do not
need or use pesticides or fungicides.
Wisconsin
Kevin Foster (camptr@mwt.net)
My wife and I raise organic produce, livestock, and children!
Our diversified farmland is part of a 375 acre
Christian camp. We use Percheron horses for work and
pleasure - also use a small tractor and lots
of elbow grease. Current interests: marketing veggies
thru subscriptions; apprenticeships; intensive rotational
grazing.
Bob Bruger (bbruger@midway.tdsnet.com)
Farm 300 acres with my brother. Milk 60 cows and raise
all replacements. Starting to raise bull calves. Any ideas
that can cut costs are very much appreciated.
George Dickinson (cypha30@yahoo.com)
I am a small farmer in Antigua, WI. In my
operation I grow hot and seasons
peppers, my income is very small and I want
to experience a larger market and see my results, but I
need help in doing so. Any Information
that anyone can help me with, I will be greatful.
I cultivate two acres and have twenty-five
in brush. I have this real need to excel!! My peppers are
real hot. Looking for reply.
Roland (oldprairiedog@yahoo.com)
I have a rhubarb recipe that calls for a
pudding pan. The recipe is to be baked. Does anyone know what
that could be?
Wyoming
Jason Whitley (jlazyw@aol.com)
I am interested in starting a cow calf operation in Wyoming or
Montana. Being a public accountant I have knowledge of the financial
and tax aspects of the business. What I need is help learning the everyday
operations of ranching from folks who have done it.
Dave Wolfskill (Lindawo@trib.com)
Interests are cow, calf, sheep
and Quarter horses. Just trying to survive most of the
time.
Dan Munn (danmunn@cheyenneweb.com)
I just bought a retirement home in Florida with 2
acres. I want to plant a pecan tree or two and
would like to know if you can recommend a tasty
variety with good production, good size nut, resistance to
disease, easy to grow, etc., and where I might purchase and have sent.
Are there any nut trees you'd recommend for North Florida-Palatka Thanks.
Dan
Sergio R. Anacona (woviedoasoc@cantv.net)or (dulces@cantv.net)
We are a small association seeking to go into the
Sabila Aloe Vera farming and processing. We need to further
our current knowledge on the subject as well as learn about
processing plant installation. Many thanks.
L. Hazle and H. Banda (hbanda@zamnet.zm)
Interested in finding out about different varieties of groundnuts/peanuts
and possibly about processing. What are optimal growing conditions,
fertilizer and irrigation requirements, etc.? Can they be grown year-round
in mostly arid climate with a very wet rainy season for 3-5 months per
year? Where can we obtain seeds, at what price per kilo/pound?
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