I wouldn't expect a young farmer to start with 600 head of cattle. Something like 100 or 150 head would be reasonable. But in this area, my operation is, I would say, compared with a lot of cases, maybe average. There are many operations much bigger than what I have. In this area, for anyone who has 50 to 100 head of cattle, it is definitely a sideline from their main occupation, which would be off the farm. It is a good way to start, but in order to make any kind of living, you have to have these kinds of numbers to make it worthwhile; otherwise you need to have off-farm income.
On May 4th, 2010. See this statement in context.