Hi there

We are looking to purchase our first farm, have a tree change and get into some breeding of horses, raising chickens etc. we expect to make a small income initially and as we wind down our city jobs over the next five years and increase the income from the farm.

In talking with lenders and insurance companies they all ask whether we are setting up a hobby farm or a farming business. 

Can anyone tell me the technical definition?

Thanks

T

We joined a couple of weeks ago and have found the forum of interest. We recently relocated to Victoria and in the process of establishing our organic self sustaining small 80 acre farm (after owning 2000 + acres near Tamworth). We hope to be eating our own grown foods within 24 months.

How do I find out how many head of cattle my land can sustain?

Hi

I am from Melbourne Victoria and am currently looking at buying a property located in central Victoria soon with a view for a weekender to begin with then to build and operate a small hobby farm.