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Old 11-30-2010, 05:55 PM
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It's been a great business for me. I charged less than the local shops because I had a very low overhead, so the farms got a good deal, and I didn't have a shop and employees to worry about. I bought a used Ford ambulance several years a go and set it up as my service truck. Best service truck I've ever had!

I haven't completely retired yet, my customers would probably shoot me.....But I work when and where I want to now!
That was exactly my idea. I plan to graduate OSU with Ag Business degree, then go to LBCC for Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Welding and CNC Machining, and then get my CDL and heavy equipment operator certificate. I figure with that skill set and having a small shop or field setup I can undercut the typical tractor dealers and make some money! Did you ever do any work on the SC side of the river?
 
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Old 11-30-2010, 06:01 PM
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You've chosen wisely! Great potential for work in this field. I have my hands full just with Gilliam County, but I do engineering work for a couple of gold mines in Montana. I also give seminars on Biodiesel production. I've been trying to get a Bio Co-Op started here, but most of these old farmers are resistant to change.......
 
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Old 11-30-2010, 06:07 PM
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You've chosen wisely! Great potential for work in this field. I have my hands full just with Gilliam County, but I do engineering work for a couple of gold mines in Montana. I also give seminars on Biodiesel production. I've been trying to get a Bio Co-Op started here, but most of these old farmers are resistant to change.......
Wow! Mind if I ask where you got your degrees from/in. IIRC you have a couple and they are in ee. I don't believe school was listed. I think bio is a good option.
 
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Old 11-30-2010, 06:16 PM
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Georgia Tech, and WSU. Biodiesel is THE future in farming. If you can take 1-200 acres out of 6-10,000 acres per farm and raise 10,000 gallons of fuel for your farm ( a years worth...) it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out it's a win-win deal........
 
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Georgia Tech, and WSU. Biodiesel is THE future in farming. If you can take 1-200 acres out of 6-10,000 acres per farm and raise 10,000 gallons of fuel for your farm ( a years worth...) it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out it's a win-win deal........
If a farmer becomes at least part self sufficient in fuel, food costs go way down......win-win. Bio-deisel tech should be made easy and available for any farmer who wants it.
 
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Old 11-30-2010, 06:46 PM
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It is readily available (and free from me...) but getting them to change is like pulling teeth!

I have 2 farms and 2 trucking co's that I sell to once in a while. They would take all I can produce, but I don't want to get into the full time production business........I'M RETIRED!
 
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It is readily available (and free from me...) but getting them to change is like pulling teeth!

I have 2 farms and 2 trucking co's that I sell to once in a while. They would take all I can produce, but I don't want to get into the full time production business........I'M RETIRED!
Any chance you would be interested in potentially forming a 50/50 partnership in the future with someone like myself? If so Im me or something and I'll send my email or cell so we can talk about it.
 
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Old 11-30-2010, 07:08 PM
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Not very interested in any new business, I'm trying to retire and work on my hot rods.....

I am more than willing to help you get started though. Anything I can do to help just ask. I'll PM you my email address and phone number........
 
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Old 11-30-2010, 07:56 PM
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Thanks a bunch! Are you from the Bend area?
I'm in Prineville, 38miles from Bend
 
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Welcome from vale. Good to see more people from this side of the state.
 
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Welcome from way down in the southwest corner
 
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Old 12-01-2010, 03:17 PM
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Added some more pics of the beast!
 
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Welcome to the chapter! Sounds like a great truck you've got there.

I'll be moving back to Corvallis in a couple months when I get out of the Marine Corps. Maybe we'll pass by each other sometime. Shouldn't be hard to miss our trucks...
 
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Welcome from duck country!! haha just kidding I'm a transplant from Texas.... and duck mania gets on my nerves! Enjoy the rainy valley while your here.
 
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