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**Welcome Wagon:  We are closing on a 77 acre farm in May in Oregon.  |
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farmeratlast
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Jana
OR
USA
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 Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:08:59 PM
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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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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:13:55 PM
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Congratulations! Way to go! That much land, you can do a lot. I'm sure others have better advice than I do, but I just had to tell you how excited I am for you. Very nice.
We make a difference. http://huckleberrywine.blogspot.com |
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SuzieQ
True Blue Farmgirl
175 Posts
Suzie
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:16:59 PM
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| I am so happy for you. Share information and take lots of pictures to share with us farmgirls that are still stuck in the city. All I can say to way to go and go for it. Just remember start your animals with a few at a time to get to know the "how to" |
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heartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
heather
loveland
colorado
USA
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Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:19:06 PM
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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 |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 8:51:51 PM
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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/ |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 9:36:05 PM
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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
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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idsweetie72
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Sandra
New Meadows
idaho
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 08:34:09 AM
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woooooooohooooooooooo! Congratulations! How exciting!
Mazy Day Farm |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2009 : 12:13:38 PM
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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. |
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farmeratlast
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Jana
OR
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 05:51:36 AM
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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. |
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arabianhorselover
True Blue Farmgirl
422 Posts
Jennifer
Bedias
TX
USA
422 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 05:58:07 AM
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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
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
473 Posts
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Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 06:33:04 AM
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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 |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 06:42:09 AM
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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 |
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farmeratlast
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Jana
OR
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 07:08:05 AM
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Hi Lillian yes - well outside of Sheridan. Nice to have a neighbor.
Here is a photo of the place.
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2009 : 05:05:30 AM
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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... |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2009 : 07:18:09 AM
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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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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 12:13:27 AM
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How fantastic. It looks like a beautiful piece of ground. Have you lived on a farm before?
Welcome to the forum.
Sheri |
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farmeratlast
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Jana
OR
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 06:45:11 AM
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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 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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farmeratlast
Farmgirl in Training
35 Posts
Jana
OR
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 8:08:05 PM
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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 |
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daylily
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
Chris
Newcastle
CA
USA
114 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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**Welcome Wagon: We are closing on a 77 acre farm in May in Oregon. |
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We are closing on a 77 acre farm in May in Oregon.
