@derehamsheep Run a 8250 and s670 . Both great machines red one better sample in wetter corn , I’d say red has less moving parts perhaps making it a longer lasting machine. Excellent service from delta
A friend I met this spring (thanks to X) had been working with an older gent to take over his crop farm.
Sent me this text out of the blue recently:
"If you could put my name in the ring for transition opportunities anywhere in the country, I'd appreciate it."
Came as a surprise, since he'd been planning things with his retiring farmer.
I said sure, since I'm working with a couple farmers looking for an unrelated young person(s) to take over.
But, what happened to his deal?
His response: "Long story short, had everything ready to go (handshake deal) to begin the transition at the end of this year & the farmer decided to call it quits & rented his ground to a big dairy."
Heartbreaking for my friend.
He admitted he should have had some written agreement before lifting a finger there this spring.
My friend asked me to share his story, in hopes it will help someone avoid the mistakes he's made.
That is: not having clear written expectations for both parties.
My grandfather seeded and harvested well into his mid/late 80s until his eyesight started to go. When he turned 90, almost blind, he renovated his basement and kitchen with my grandmother working as his eyes. That year on his birthday I asked him what the secret was to his long & healthy life.
His answer?
It’s simple, son. Get up every day with a purpose.
And now you know why we are where we are.
@clintwfischer As someone in this situation I can’t stress building relationships enough and asking questions, and most important be a good guy and treat everyone well.
I’ve never seen anyone load a S670 on a stepdeck like this before but we made it happen this morning, like 5 degrees with the windchill it was amazing…