{"id":8907,"date":"2021-05-28T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=8907"},"modified":"2021-06-01T13:35:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T13:35:39","slug":"becoming-a-farmer-at-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/becoming-a-farmer-at-40\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reality Of Becoming A Farmer At 40 [And Beyond]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve wondered “how do I become a farmer with no experience?” <\/em>or \u201ccan I really become a farmer at 40 or beyond?\u201d <\/em>Then the answer is yes, you absolutely can! Read on to find out how. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming a Farmer at 40<\/strong> (Or 50)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At some point most of us dream about leaving our tedious 9 to 5 jobs, becoming our own boss, and living a more wholesome and fulfilling life<\/a>. The truth is you can, it\u2019s simply a matter of finding what\u2019s right for you and your particular set of circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no denying that whatever type of farming you choose, at any age, is going to take an element of hard work, dedication, patience, and skill, but so does everything in life that\u2019s worth doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s economy, it\u2019s all about thinking outside of the box. Finding out if there are any agricultural shortfalls in your area, seeing what\u2019s in demand, and then working out how to bring that to the market within your limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farming offers such a wide range of opportunities, that the possibilities are only limited by your own imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Average Age of a Farmer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The average age of a farmer in the United States may surprise you, it isn\u2019t 30, or even 40, it\u2019s 57 years old<\/a>. Admittedly, most began farming in their youth, by following their family\u2019s traditions, but this is no longer happening, and getting enough young blood into farming today is a growing concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason younger generations aren\u2019t choosing farming as a career isn\u2019t that they\u2019re not interested. It has far more to do with high start-up costs and generally negative perceptions that surround traditional farming, such as long hours<\/a> and low pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far from being purely an issue in the United States, the same trend is happening globally. Luckily, another interesting trend is also happening, as a growing number of people from an older generation take up farming for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the challenges, many older people are drawn to working on the land and have a keen interest in agriculture. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to become a farmer, what stopped you from following that career path?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people will say they couldn\u2019t turn to farming due to insufficient capital, lack of knowledge, or not knowing where to start. However, there are ways to overcome these perceived barriers, as you will see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Become a Farmer With No Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You wouldn\u2019t expect to follow other career paths without some kind of training, right? The same is valid for farming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, you can buy a plot of land or even a working farm, then learn as you go along by making a ton of mistakes. But the likelihood is that you\u2019ll get despondent, lose too much money, and ultimately give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s pretty likely you already have a natural draw to a particular type of farming. So how can you get some real knowledge and experience? Let\u2019s see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n