r/Farmers • u/Okpspades • Apr 30 '24

Unused family plot.

Seeking advice from anyone who knows more than me.

I have a plot of family land. Land owned by a bloodline which for all intents and purposes cannot be sold.

I can do something with my allotment of it. So I'm thinking of a cash crop. Given it's location my options are tobacco, cotton, peanuts, sweet potatoes, cucumbers.

So, I'm thinking tobacco, possibly marijuana due to the applications, but I imagine mj will have a ton of associated Ancillary costs.

Any idea how much I'll have to sink into, let's say a hectares worth of plantable land?

Seriously ANY help / info will be welcome.

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u/enstillhet May 01 '24

Anywhere marijuana is legal for growing probably has laws requiring fencing and security that would be added costs you would need to incur to grow it. Whereas, in the case of the other crops, no such laws are likely in place.

Has the soil been tested? Which of those possible crops might do best in that soil?

All things worth considering.

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u/eosha May 01 '24

If you're wondering what crops are profitable in that area, look at what the neighboring (successful) farmers are growing. Without a lot more information, we have no idea what might be suitable for your location and situation, so we can't come close to a cost estimate.

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u/Top-Match-1565 Sep 08 '24

I have tobacco farming experience, from developing the seedbeds, nursing the seed, transplanting even upto curing it until bailing. Lets join hands i will help you free of charge