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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    Where are you located? My Mom and dad live in Frisco

    I would like to come and see your place ...

    Where do you get your containers?

    Is there a market for anything smaller than 10 Gallon?
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    What about the difference between a bobcat and a regular tractor?

    I can get a John Deere 40hp for about $12,000 with a front end loader and brush-hog ....?

    Frontend loader? $15-$20k...
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    I have been looking at tree shovels and spades that go on a tractor or a Bobcat (skid steer)... attached

    Has anyone ever used one like this?

    Or a regular tree spade?
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    The owner (old family friend) said I could have a 10 year lease and I could cancel my end any time with 60 days notice.

    He would give me the right to buy those acres at the end of the lease as...
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    No.... /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

    He has a back section with a gate I can close and lock up...

    Otherwise I think the cows would see my trees and think SNACK!! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    I read some of the research from your post... (to grow trees in Rootmaker products using the Whitcomb System)

    Has any one else heard of this stuff?

    Is it feasable for a lage scale operation?
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    We planned do several of the things you suggested...

    Thanks for reaffirming that.... I mentioned your post to my wife and business partner

    She worries about us being spread too thin...


    I...
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    Looking to buy a farm in Texas ...

    Does anyone know of a farm for sale in area south of Dallas Texas?

    Looking for 10-50 acres...

    For growing Trees

    Thanks
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    Do you think it is a workable plan?

    What might keep me from making it work??

    I am a little nervous about trying to completly survive on trees etc...

    Do you know of anyone selling their farm...
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    Re: A Texas Tree Farm

    My basic business plan looks like this...

    1st year Start 15,000 Seedlings (Mixed)... Harvest 0
    2nd year Start 20,000 Seedlings (Mixed)... Harvest 5 - 10,000
    3rd year Start 30,000 Seedlings...
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    A Texas Tree Farm

    I am looking to start a tree farm in containers to resale to lanscapers etc...

    I want an inventory of 10,000 - 40,000

    I want to start from seedlings and plant in 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 gallon...
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