Hey from D.C.

[Stable-Man]

I have already posted around some but thought an intro is worth a little time. Right now I attend college (construction management) with no farming in recent family history behind me, so all my knowledge is just theory/book based, but it’s one of a few things I have some enthusiasm for. So I came across this this site and like that people discuss more than just corn and beans, and I see some real innovation and opportunity in working like many of you folks do. Working with animals appears to lend an independent spirit and great thinking, not to mention some of the posts I see are very inspired and well written, so I hope to stick around and join the ranks someday.

Cheers,
Cameron

[Anonymous]

Hi stable-man, from wy. I am new here to this forum is dang good stuff. There is so much experience and knowledge here and the good thing is they dont mind to share dang thats nice. Welcome aboard. Jim
God Bless Y’all.

[Joshua Kingsley]

Hello, It is always nice to see some intrest willingness to learn the trade of agriculture and the use of draft animals. Remember the only question that is not going to get any reply is one that is never asked. There is a lot of information that is unavailable in books that can be learned from those on this board. You can also make conections that would allow for hands on exposure if you are intrested. Let the new voices of the future and those who are already working sing strong in this chior.
Joshua

[dominiquer60]

Hi Cameron,
Sounds like you found something appealing about this group:) I too had no farm experience other than mucking a stall and stacking a little hay. I wanted to farm since I was a kid, I suffered through 4 years of college to find out that I still wanted to farm. Now I am so close I have all but to change my address, I will proudly add part time vegetable farmer to my IRS forms this year. The best advise I can give you is get your hands dirty, jump in and decide what really feels best for you. Real work turns those glossy and or dusty books into just a quick reference on the shelf, for nothing beats sweat under the brim and dirt under the nails.

Good Luck,

Erika

[Lady in VA]

If you are in DC, then you are close to the main membership of the Virginia Draft Horse & Mule Assoc. Check out our website http://www.vdhma.org. Listed in the Calendar link, we have a Farm Day in Orange on April 10 and you are welcome to attend. The goal is to have about 40-50 horses. The host has several pieces of horse-drawn farm equipment, carts, wagons and such. We will all be given an opportunity to hitch up to something new, with experienced teamsters on hand to keep safety and control in order, assisting us “newbies”.

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