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<blockquote data-quote="2tractors" data-source="post: 6791533" data-attributes="member: 3398"><p>[USER=106748]@GeorgeK[/USER] is correct, but having retired from a tenanted farm two years ago I want to assure people that there is a future away from farming. In my situation I had an off farm job for 20 years, which I still have (albeit part time these days) which made the transition easier. Don,t forget farmers are highly skilled in so many things so if you need an income there will be people willing to hire you.</p><p></p><p>As a tenant it was also easier as there wasn't the emotional attachment to the farm that a 2,3,4 generation farmer would have. A few comments from neighbours always make me smile, one was really concerned "what are you going to do" he had no conception that there could be life away from a farm. Another ( 2nd generation freeholder said " I am so pleased you are leaving the farm, because when I decide to do the same I won't be the first in the area" !!!!</p><p>Honestly after 35 years of running a fairly sucessful sheep farm (would always be profitable with out any direct payment and was never supported by the off farm work) we have not missed it at all and have filled the time with lots of new activities and made new friends.</p><p></p><p>If any readers feel trapped on the farm by all those things mentioned in the quote, start by talking to your family members, you may be surprised by their response. We are only here once so make sure you make the best of your time and enjoy life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2tractors, post: 6791533, member: 3398"] [USER=106748]@GeorgeK[/USER] is correct, but having retired from a tenanted farm two years ago I want to assure people that there is a future away from farming. In my situation I had an off farm job for 20 years, which I still have (albeit part time these days) which made the transition easier. Don,t forget farmers are highly skilled in so many things so if you need an income there will be people willing to hire you. As a tenant it was also easier as there wasn't the emotional attachment to the farm that a 2,3,4 generation farmer would have. A few comments from neighbours always make me smile, one was really concerned "what are you going to do" he had no conception that there could be life away from a farm. Another ( 2nd generation freeholder said " I am so pleased you are leaving the farm, because when I decide to do the same I won't be the first in the area" !!!! Honestly after 35 years of running a fairly sucessful sheep farm (would always be profitable with out any direct payment and was never supported by the off farm work) we have not missed it at all and have filled the time with lots of new activities and made new friends. If any readers feel trapped on the farm by all those things mentioned in the quote, start by talking to your family members, you may be surprised by their response. We are only here once so make sure you make the best of your time and enjoy life. [/QUOTE]
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