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how can i become a succesful farmer?

i want to start my own farm

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Wade’s Answer

Read tons, try evey day, fail a lot, try again. What is your definition of 'success'? What do you plan on growing/raising? Know right off that it will be tough, long days, little pay, and no gratitude. However you'll be your own boss, get to work outside. This fits into the American dream of 40 acres and a mule. Ask yourself those hard questions, and if you're cool with it, go for it.
Here are some reads that may be useful:
Locally Laid by Lucie Amundsen
The Unsettling of America by Wendell Berry
Folks, This Ain't normal by Joel Salatin
All of these I listened to on Audible, give me a change to dig around in the garden, go to the gym or take care of errands while learning something new. Many have this dream of owning a small piece of land, be self sustaining, give back to your community, etc... If you haven't already, start today with a small garden, see what you like, then figure out how to scale.
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Yatendra’s Answer

I belong from a farmer family. Though I don't do it myself(I give my land on lease). But I have a pretty fair knowldge on it. To be a successful farmer you need.
1 - Love towards the land and plants.
2 - Basic knowledge and understanding of the crops (like weather conditions and type of soil needed. etc)
3 - You should reside near to your land, to do frequent visits.
4 - Select two or three crops keeping in mind the long term and short term economics and suitability to your area and market.
5 - Visit progressive farmers to gain field problems (like crop diseases).
5 - You need to be patient.
Hope it answers you question.

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