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“How to Start a Farm from Scratch: Buying Land that was Lumbered and Needs Cleared (Episode 8)”

0:00 Introduction: The Risks and Rewards of Buying Previously Logged Land 0:40 Key Disadvantage 1: Value Has Already Been Taken Off the Trees 1:07 The Continued Need for Research and Planning (Water, Regulations) 1:27 Key Disadvantage 2: The Cleanup Commitment (Time and Cost) 1:45 The Danger of Letting Cleared Land Sit and Overgrow 1:55 The Right Equipment for Clearing: Excavator and Dozer 2:17 Economic Opportunity: Turning Debris into Income Streams (Firewood, Mulch) 2:26 The Stumps: A Problem and an Opportunity 2:55 Opportunity: Converting Old Stumps to Valuable Topsoil (My 14-Acre Example) 3:57 Why Burying Stumps is a Bad Option 4:28 Stump Removal is Necessary: Grinding is Not Enough (You Need to Pull the Roots) 5:50 The Cost of Clearing: My $25,000 to $30,000 Expense in 1995 (Estimated $50,000+ Today) 6:25 The Tools: Invest in Quality Chainsaws and Kinetic Splitters 7:26 The Expense of Hiring: Contractors Can Cost $200+ Per Hour 8:06 The Risk of Cheap Equipment: High Repair Bills 8:17 The Trap of Buying Affordable Land: Lack of Equipment and Skill 9:17 Goal: Land Must Be Used to Make Money 10:10 The Biggest Time Sink: Clearing the Land (A Multi-Year Labor Commitment) 11:15 Land Preservation: Do Not Disturb or Push Off Your Topsoil! 12:21 The Neighbor's Mistake: Removing Topsoil to Sell 12:56 Preservation of Topsoil is Your Number One Goal 14:38 Additional Income Streams: Selling Slabwood and Sawdust Piles 15:09 Summary: Think Twice Before Buying Logged Land 15:58 When Logged Land Makes Sense (Adjoining Property or Cheap Price) 17:40 Final Thoughts: The Country Life Comes with Headaches 18:43 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview: Buying Undeveloped Land with No Buildings In this video we will discuss purchasing land that that was lumbered by either the Amish or lumber mill. Some of the challenges and issues you will face will be discussed. I will try to explain some of the pitfalls so you understand what you may be getting into. If you have the equipment, money, time, and skill level this may be for you. You may decide this is not an option you may want to pursue which is quite understandable. Even if you get this property cheap, the costs and time spent may outweigh your decision. Do your homework!!! This video is the eighth episode providing an overall summary of a series entitled "How to Start a Farm from Scratch". This series is broken down to simple topics describing a general overall process of how to research, purchase, and develop a working farm whether you build it from the ground up or you purchase an established farm. This series is a realistic way for anyone who has a passion for the country lifestyle to learn methods and expectations in developing a farm. This is based upon my own personal experiences on how I made my farm for 30 years and still going strong. Each episode covers topics just to make you think about topics you may have never thought of or considered. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your start-up farming experiences and tips in the comments. #startingafarm #landclearing #landpreparation 🔹 Blue Nile Farm | Hay • Horses • Equipment • Country Living 📍 Northeast Ohio 🌾 Learn how to manage hayfields, maintain equipment, and improve soil health. I share hands-on farming, horse care, compost/topsoil, firewood sales, and real fieldwork that’s been part of my operation for 30+ years. ✅ Subscribe here:    / @bradkemp62   ✅ Watch more farm content in these playlists: • Hay & Field Management • Equipment Setups & How-To’s • Farm Projects & Improvements 📌 Follow along for practical tips, equipment overviews, and real farm results.