Nice article, but very high expectations. I don't know a family farm operator who doesn't have an outside job. I waited till I could retire at age 55, and now 7 years later I can't keep up with 30 acres, and that's in timber! I think the advice about small acreage is best, and hothouse farming certainly looks like it might prove profitable, but I shudder to think what it entails in any northern tier state. [img]/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif[/img]