“Some years you're going to make more money than other years and I think as long as you  don't outpace your budget, then you'll end up being just fine.” 

Meet Brenna Beard, a beginning farmer who's building her operation while working full-time in ag sales. Starting with just 35 acres of her dad's land, she's doubled her acres and even bought her first piece of ground - all while living 50 minutes from the farm. Her story shows how the next generation is finding creative ways to keep family farms alive, proving you don't need hundreds of acres or fancy equipment to get started in farming. 

Key Topics: 

Starting small in farming (35 acres to 75 acres) 

Managing a full-time career while farming 

Family farm transition challenges 

Working with custom operators for equipment needs 

Trying new farming practices vs traditional methods 

Purchasing first piece of farmland 

Balancing time between work and farm  

Marketing challenges for beginning farmers 

Future plans for expansion 

Working with family and clear communication 

Using vacation time for planting and harvest 

Preserving 200-year family farming legacy 

Want to follow Brenna's farming journey? Find her on Instagram and YouTube. 

LINKS 

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Other Episodes You May Enjoy: 

Episode 52: Growing a First Generation Operation with Millennial Rancher Calli Williams  

Episode 43: Returning to & Growing on the Ranch with Kristin Harms 

Episode 50: Building Your Dream on God's Time Through Daily Dedication  

About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright: 

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture. 

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