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A Journey into Farming: Reflections on My First Year as a Farmer

As I sit down to recount my experiences after purchasing a 150-acre farm in Minnesota, I am filled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. With absolutely no prior farming experience, my family and I embarked on this new adventure with a desire to embrace the farming lifestyle.

Understanding Our Land

The farm consists of 80 acres of tillable land, 60 acres of pasture, and 10 acres designated for our home and outbuildings. One of the highlights of our property is the two rivers that run through it, both stocked with trout and featuring crystal clear, spring-fed streams. The layout of our tillable land is advantageous, consisting of multiple flat fields ranging from 5 to 20 acres in size.