hopeful future Texas farmer

After lurking in this forum for a few weeks I think it is time to introduce myself. I’m in Texas and hope to be able to buy a small farm sometime next year. I’m 29, and it’s been pretty much what I truly wanted as long as I remember. I do have “some” experience, though, as I’ve had chickens, rabbits, and a vegetable garden in my backyard and have helped out on a horse ranch. So right now I’m doing lots of reading and planning, figuring out exactly what I want and what I want to do. Self-sufficiency is very important to me, and I was very excited to learn that draft animals can still be a feasible option. Specifically, for now I’m thinking that a pair of donkeys might be the best choice for me. I expect to till only about an acre or so each year to grow some grains and sorghum for animal feed. That should be very doable with the donkeys. Plus, I might use them for mowing some hay, pulling carts, pulling movable animal shelters, and possibly some light logging. I have trained some horses in the past, so training the donkeys should be doable. However, I’m sure I’ll have a lot more questions once I get closer to making the step of buying a farm, especially about buying equipment and such. For example, I found these instructions online about how donkey harnesses are made in Africa out of braided plastic bags, and was wondering if anyone has actually tried this?? (http://www.donkeypower.donkecology.com/Approaches%20to%20harness-making.pdf).