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[Braveheart]

Wmoebis, sorry to hear it turned out that way. My principles are to seek the win/win. The person you dealt with has a lot to learn.

[wmoebis]

No it was I who had a lot to learn. Lesson learned.

[grassfarmer]

wmoebis, that kind of problem isn't unique to dealing with ranchers though. Same thing you get dealing with the people who might buy your grain - need for contracts, due diligence etc.
From the cattleman's perspective I've always found it hard to get grain guys interested in what might be mutually beneficial arrangements. Funnily enough I had more success on this front dealing with my Hutterite neighbours in Alberta than anyone else I've tried.