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| farmeratlast |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:08:59 PM
Yippee I am finally here!
DH and I have been looking for property for three years from Phoenix. We finally up and moved in February to Oregon and started a very intense search. We found what we think is a very good property with woods, pasture, a pond, a farmer's garden and plenty of outbuilding space.
Now what to actually DO with it? :)
We will start with goats and chickens while we explore our options. We plan on being as self sustaining as possible with a garden and meat we will grow (chicken, beef, pork, rabbit, lamb, turkeys and ducks too).
I have a ton of questions ready to shoot off next week in the appropriate places.
We also grow two boys at home. This purchase ultimately is for them to learn to do the things they will need to do to provide for themselves.
I am excited to be here. I've come to the site on and off over the years just to get a taste of what I one day would be able to post about. |
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| promiseranch |
Posted - Apr 19 2009 : 9:52:32 PM
where is Jana,oregon, I live on 10 acres in Medford, Oregon and am loving to get to know more country girls in Oregon.
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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 19 2009 : 6:53:29 PM
Jana, it looks beautiful! I am so pleased for you. I will actually be making a move from Oregon to WA and hope to find me a small piece of earth. Blessings on your new venture!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 19 2009 : 07:07:45 AM
Jana- well if it isn't a magnet for farm chicks yet, then I am sure your addition to the community will help make it one! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| daylily |
Posted - Apr 19 2009 : 04:43:08 AM
Jana, what a find! I love the Willamette valley & McMinnville in particular! If I weren't nicely at home on ten acres in No. California, I'd be heading that way myself!
It'll be fun watching your progress! Congrats!
Chris
Farmgirl Sister #346
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| farmeratlast |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 8:08:05 PM
Cheryl it is south of McMinnville. Not much more than a blip on a map from the looks of it, however, I am an outsider - it could very well be a thriving magnet for farm chicks.
Jana |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 4:30:40 PM
Jana, where exactly is Sheridan....is it In the Willammette valley?
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Grandmas are mom's with more icing. |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 12:00:13 PM
Jana- I can't wait to hear more about your adventures once you get settled in! What an exciting opportunity!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| farmeratlast |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 06:45:11 AM
No Sheri this is my first time on a farm. That is why I am so excited - I still don't realize how much work it is. :)
We plan on starting as a hobby farm to get our hands wet and then further develop the farm to its potential - or some potential rather. We want to see how she feels for a while before we make any big decisions.
Jana |
| Sheep Mom 2 |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 12:13:27 AM
How fantastic. It looks like a beautiful piece of ground. Have you lived on a farm before?
Welcome to the forum.
Sheri |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Apr 14 2009 : 7:55:18 PM
Wow Jana, that is awesome! Welcome and congratulations!!!!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl #44
Sisters on the Fly #595
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Apr 14 2009 : 07:18:09 AM
Lucky you Jana! Congratulations! It will be fun to hear more about your move to your little piece of heaven (or pretty big piece, actually) :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Apr 14 2009 : 05:05:30 AM
Hi, Jana! Got farm questions? You've come to the right place. And we're glad you're here! Welcome, from one of the Louisiana farm girls!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| farmeratlast |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 07:08:05 AM
Hi Lillian yes - well outside of Sheridan. Nice to have a neighbor.
Here is a photo of the place.
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| Ms.Lilly |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 06:42:09 AM
Welcome to Oregon Jana. It is beautiful here in the Willamette Valley. DH and I own 7 acres and are in the process of looking for much larger property to finish off our journey to self-sufficency. I'll be watching for your blog. I see in your info on the left it says Sheridan, is that the area you are settling in?
Lillian |
| NikkiBeaumont |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 06:33:04 AM
Oh, Jana! I am so happy for you! Have a wonderful time soaking in the new farm joy! And welcome to the farmgirl connection. Everyone is so friendly and willing to share whatever knowledge they have to impart.
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
| arabianhorselover |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 05:58:07 AM
Congratulations! I know the feeling. When my husband and I go out on the back 50 we always say "This is the life"
Enjoy!
Breeder of Straight Egyptian Arabians and SportHorses
www.whisperwindsarabians.com |
| farmeratlast |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 05:51:36 AM
Thank you all for the warm welcome. We can hardly sleep we are so excited. I wish the end of May would soon come!
I'll get working on a blog to document our new life for friends and family who are still rather is disbelief why we would want to clean up after animals or live so far away from civilization as they know it. :) I know you all understand though. When my dh was riding through the acreage with the owner before we had decided to purchase it the man stood up on his 4-wheeler while speeding though the fields and looked at my husband and said "Therapy. This is pure therapy." Yup. |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 12:13:38 PM
Hey Jena. I'm sending a great big welcome shout from Geargia! Sounds like you have the ball rolling. Can't wait to hear more. That's a lotta land. Will ya'll be farming it? I wish we could buy more land out here.
Kris
Life is what you make it. Always has been. Always will be. |
| idsweetie72 |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 08:34:09 AM
woooooooohooooooooooo! Congratulations! How exciting!
Mazy Day Farm |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 07:16:51 AM
Great! another Oregon Farmgirl. Welcome from the Sunny border town of Klamath Falls..
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Grandmas are mom's with more icing. |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 07:09:11 AM
That is so fabulous! I dream of someday being able to get farm/ranch like that!
Welcome to the forum, by the way! Jump on in! The forum can be a great resource of information and friendship!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjournies.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
| electricdunce |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 05:35:39 AM
How exciting! Welcome to this forum, you will love it...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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| Beverley |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 9:36:05 PM
Oh please do take pictures. Congrats.. that is so wonderful!!!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:51:51 PM
Welcome Jana!!!
Congratulations on your move! The ladies here I'm sure will provide a wealth of information to get you started :) I look forward to your posts.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| heartgirl |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:19:06 PM
Now that's something to cluck about !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations and thank you for teaching the future. there is no bigger blessing than paying it forward :)
Keep us all informed ... so excited to hear of your journey!
Heather
LoveChics of Loveland Colorado
Farmgirl #550
love, light, & laughter |
