Originally Posted by hauntedbywaters
I would really like to try this on our lease this season, but not sure the best way to start. We currently pay a local $35/hr to plant for us. I would really like to save the $1200ish we spend with him. But we have a few holdups that will make it tough;

1. Lack of time and proper planting equipment. We all live two hours away, but could possibly borrow a tractor for a weekend or two.
2. Maybe half our fields have enough current growth to have a good thatch layer. What to do on the others?
3. The biggest issue, seven other guys that for the most part think this is crazy.

We have roughly 12 acres of plots on an 1800 acre lease. Any tips on how to convince others to give this a shot and get started would be greatly appreciated.


I'd just keep paying the guy. $35/hr is extremely cheap.