However, when someone knows what they have and what they want they are more likely to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities and create their own luck . Some farmers have the mental skill and desire to be private business people. Other farmers enjoy the physical work of farming but not the mental aspects. This isn t to say one is right or wrong but that there are differences and those differences will determine the best course of action for the individual to pursue. They also will determine the amount of income that the person will earn.
All farms have options available.
Another critical factor is to know and carefully evaluate the options. We may not like them but there are options and sometimes the decision must be one of minimizing losses. Nonetheless there are options. Some will find contracting the most appealing, some will find private entrepreneur the best, and others will find joint arrangements the best course. There isn t one best way, rather there are several options depending on what the farmer has and what the farmer wants.