Rural Exchange

My wife and I are buying a small place in Oklahoma, 1.17 acres. We should be in by November 1st 2026. We want to grow fruit and vegetables plus have an herb garden and winter garden. We are older than most farmers at 69 years and 63 years young, plus we are both disabled, so we may take a little longer to get things done, but we are determined. I hope to tell you all about our progress in the coming months and years. 👍😀 Plus have some progress pictues.

My mothers people call me, Mgbe' Dnouh Hag of Gah Kingdom , Cameroon. My purpose of life that i believe Creator put on my Mantle is of a Bridger between lands, resources, people and Creator influence upon the earth. Also anyone interest trip to breadbasket of the world, Africa DM

Experienced farmers and ranchers, this one is for you.

If you had to start your operation completely over tomorrow, what is ONE thing you would NOT do again?

Would you:

🐄 Start with fewer animals?

🚜 Buy less equipment?

🏡 Lease before buying land?

Every year, agriculture changes.

What's one trend you think more people should be paying attention to?

🌱 Regenerative agriculture

🤖 AI and automation

🥩 Direct-to-consumer sales

🌿 Medicinal herbs

If you could teach every new farmer ONE skill before they started, what would it be?

🌾 Soil health

💰 Farm finances

📈 Marketing

🐄 Animal husbandry

🚜 Equipment operation

Let's put Rural Exchange on the map!

Comment below with:

📍 Your City & State

🌱 What you grow or raise

🤝 What you're looking for (buyers, land, equipment, partnerships, etc.)

You might find someone right in your area!

The cattle industry is facing a combination of high cattle prices, tight cattle supplies, and concerns over livestock diseases like screwworm.

Do you believe beef prices will continue rising over the next 2 years?

Why or why not?

Let's hear from producers, consumers, and industry professionals.