Henry Raymond

General => General Discussion => Topic started by: nhibbard on November 28, 2012, 10:24:21 PM

Title: Local Farm Economics
Post by: nhibbard on November 28, 2012, 10:24:21 PM

Are there any local farmers who would be willing to share financials details of running a local farm? If possible I'm interested in pricing of goods and subsidies received. I have a degree in accounting and work with for profit and non profit companies. I've always been interested in the finances of businesses I haven't seen and this is one of them. Any help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on November 29, 2012, 05:47:42 AM

There is a meeting at the Sheldon elementary school on Monday...a food summit...I am not sure of the details, but there is an article on the front page, lower left, of the Wednesday Messenger...perhaps that's a way of connecting...

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: Sue W. on November 29, 2012, 02:59:13 PM

There's a new book out "Milk Money" by Kirk Kardashian.  I believe he is a Vermont resident who's child's child's daycare provider is a Vermont farmwife.  The book might help with some of your questions.

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: nhibbard on November 29, 2012, 07:21:05 PM

Thanks. Those sound like good leads. Do you know if someone in town likes to talk about these kinds of farm topics?

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: rod anode on November 29, 2012, 09:07:57 PM

just call and ask leahy he can tell you all about subsides

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on November 30, 2012, 08:35:50 AM

... oh good grief, 'rod'!!!

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: rod anode on November 30, 2012, 03:48:58 PM

i couldnt let that one slip by .it was calling to me ,rod rod,say something

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: rod anode on December 02, 2012, 03:48:56 AM

Vermont delegation pushing for year-end dairy deal12 hrs ago
WASHINGTON — The Vermont congressional delegation is pushing for a last-minute deal to pass a farm bill that protects dairy farmers from plunging milk prices, but they are running out of time as the 112th

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on December 02, 2012, 06:44:25 AM

re;your comment previous to the one about the milk prices....sometimes, 'rod' silence is golden!

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: rod anode on December 02, 2012, 06:55:15 PM

hey thats my favorite flower the golden rod ....no pun intended,really

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: nhibbard on December 03, 2012, 09:58:16 PM

That's the type of things I want to talk about. The expenses and incomes sources. As well as how much basic farm products should really cost. I'm sure I could read the congressional snippets of exaggerated figures, but I'd rather talk to someone who would share actual numbers rather than random stats.

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: workingmom on December 04, 2012, 06:56:32 AM

Nick

What kink of farm? Vermont for the past 100 years has been a dairy state. I think in the past 30 years we've opened up alot more to all kinds of farms. I know a few growing up on dairy farm myself. Give me a call and I might be able to help you out.

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: workingmom on December 04, 2012, 06:58:06 AM

Nick

I'm the working dad This is Tom Fontaine

Title: Re: Local Farm Economics
Post by: nhibbard on December 05, 2012, 10:36:21 PM

Thanks Tom. I'll give you a call soon.  I'm interested mostly in dairy to see how prices would move. I've also wondered about haying and how much gets used for personal operations vs selling to other farms.