Machinery
I farm 750 acres. I have decent machinery for that acreage but nothing new. My son has rented a piece of ground. He will be using my machinery. I would be happy just to let him use it but I don't want his siblings to someday say that he got something that they never got. Besides it is a good learning experience to pay for what you use. I'm not sure how to charge him. I was thinking of a flat rate/hour + fuel on tractor usage which would include whatever is being pulled behind it. Then there is the combine and semi. He can pay it off with labor in the spring and fall. Any thoughts or ideas or something that works for you?
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Everyone's situation is different. On our farm, I just have to put the fuel in when working/ using the machinery for my own acres. But in return, I also don't collect labor for helping my father with his acres. Don't worry what the other siblings say, your son sacrifices his free time and family time to help you farm. Just my opinion. Best of Luck
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