The Lonely Tunnel

As you can see, the tunnel is very bare. We recently tilled the ground, laid the plastic, and planted the first row of tomato plants. Even though it is March, it's very warm in the tunnel. Sometimes it can be 20 degrees warmer inside the tunnel than outside. (Notice the sides are up) We will also plant peppers, broccoli, flowers, green beans, lettuce, radishes, cilantro, cucumbers, zucchini, strawberries, and squash. My goal for 2010 is to start seeds early, so we don't have to buy any plants. I also want to start annual flowers from seed to sell.

It's gotta start somewhere....

I am going to use this blog as my diary into the world of farming. I never dreamed that I would be living on a farm, working the land, and taking care of livestock. However, the more and more I do it, the more I love it. I am really wanting to be able to work on the farm full time. I continuously research new ways to make a living from the farm. I want to be able to have income coming in through out the year. This will hopefully be possible as I continue my research. We currently have 57 acres that we farm and grow corn and soybeans. We also have a 100 foot tunnel. We currently have Peach trees down the middle. We have over 200 tomato plants and over 50 pepper plants. In June, I will welcome my baby chicks. I have brown, white, and Easter eggers.

As I continue to pursue this new endeavor, reality starts to sink in. Some of the questions that are running through my head is the following: The biggest question is finances... How much will I need to get started? Do I get loans or do I make this process a slow one? Another question I have is.... Am I going after the right stuff? Am I going to be able to sell my produce? If I raise livestock, will I be able to make money or come out even or go broke? I am hoping through time I will find the answers I am looking for.....

Oh... Did I mention I work full time at a hospital and go to school full time for nursing.... :)