New farmer here

[cowman]

Good advice from Randy. Don't mind his digs at me, I ruffled his feathers a bit in another post. He usually gets a bit snuffy after SH and agman beat him up over on Ranchers.net!

[kato]

I'm a Mom, so I just have to toss out some advice here. Can't help it. LOL

A few things I have learned in 30 years in the cattle business.

1. Think for yourself. By the time you catch up to the latest 'trend' in the cattle business, it's old news.

2. Guard your reputation with everything you've got. It will carry you farther than anything else you will ever have.

3. Develop a network. Get to know people in the business. You never know when they will pop up and save your butt.

3. When everyone is doing one thing, it's a good idea to not do it. The best moves we ever made in the cattle business were when we did something no one else was. (You have to use a little common sense with this one!) LOL

4. Always have extra feed.

5. Always have a Plan B.

6. The banker is not your friend. His financial advice is designed to protect the bank, not you.

7. Take time off for rest and recreation. There's more to life than work.

8. Always remember that those big shots in the city with their three piece suits and fancy cars are dreaming of the day when they can finally retire to a little place in the country with trees and meadows and chirping birds. You already have it.

Welcome to the wonderful world of farming.

[PureCountry]

Beauty, kato.

[madcow]

Well said "mom" ,how about some cookies and milk. I could use a hug too.