Ritche Bros, Farm dispersal sale..... interesting?

[itisfarmer]

Part of Ritche Bros. July 9 auction is a complete dispersal for Zou Farming Corp.

Is it the same people as in these stories?:

https:/heglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/seed-capital-how-immigrants-are-reshaping-saskatchewans-farmland/article4610589//www.t

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/in-pictures-enchanted-with-the-prairies-chinese-entrepreneur-invests-in-sask-farmland/article4610609/

Farming can be a tough gig in Canada. Its easier to just own the land and rent it out. Less risk.

Get in line to rent the land if they kept it. I think most people know where I come in on this issue.

Hello there, My name is Sheldon Zou. I am the guy on that Global Mail 8 years ago, as well as the
complete dispersal auction at RB Regina.
Ever since I started farming about 10 years ago. I spent lots of time on this site and thecombineforum. Picked up tips from each post as much as i could. When I started, I didn't know what's a pry bar or anything you guys mentioned here day in and day out. Now, I could pretty much handled all jobs on my farm. I want to thanks everyone on this forum for that. Farmers of Saskatchewan are so kind to new comer, especially around Ogema. Neighbours helped me so much, one guy stopped his half million dollars combine and came to fix my $300 pull type swather. He also fixed my grain truck when I was picking part in Regina. One guy helped me calibrated grain cart on my drill at seeding time. One rescued me on highway 39 when my JD header fall off trailer at weekend. One spent a whole day fixed my drill axle at seeding time. And most of help I mentioned above were free of charge.
FARMAHOLIC, you are right, farming isn't for the faint of heart. Last Oct. , when I waited for my flax to be ready under snow ( 10 quarters). I was so frustrated and desperate. I deeply agree with one post here " it would be so nice if it just doesn't matter". Luckily for me, it turned out alright, we managed finishing every acre of crop into bins with locals help before winter. Although the yield was under average, price was good this spring. Now, there are two very good young farmers renting my land, they are my friends as well. I hope they all doing well.
Farming on prairie has been such a mixing feeling experience for me. I can not survive it without local help and you guys knowledge. Thanks again, I hope everyone here have a wonderful season and farming career.

[jazz]

Hello there, My name is Sheldon Zou. my land, they are my friends as well. I hope they all doing well.

Sorry it didn't work out for you Sheldon, we have all faced some weather extremes these past few yrs that have pushed a lot of people to the breaking point. Learning to manage that part of farming is one of its biggest challenges.

[LEP]

I think Sheldon's post hit on a really important point. One of the biggest boost to an intergenerational operation is the transfer of knowledge.

You seem to have a really good attitude Sheldon. I see success in your future.

[bucket]

I think Sheldon's post hit on a really important point. One of the biggest boost to an intergenerational operation is the transfer of knowledge.

You seem to have a really good attitude Sheldon. I see success in your future.

Really dumb question here and I don't know how old Sheldon is.....

But is this the kind of guy agriculture should allow to fail due to circumstances out of his control?


I ask this because the government announced a 4 billion dollar irrigation project for a select few and are forgetting that guys like this are part of the future of farming...or should be....

[sk_wheatking]

Really dumb question here and I don't know how old Sheldon is.....

But is this the kind of guy agriculture should allow to fail due to circumstances out of his control?


I ask this because the government announced a 4 billion dollar irrigation project for a select few and are forgetting that guys like this are part of the future of farming...or should be....

Can you imagine the guys that are going to hit the jackpot with 1/4's of land all of a sudden worth a million dollars because they got irrigation? Good for them I guess.

[jazz]

But is this the kind of guy agriculture should allow to fail due to circumstances out of his control?

Well that logic was just tested. We didn't let businesses or people fail because of covid, you could probably make a case that we should let people fail because of weather either.

[grefer]

Although I don't know anyone's situation but if they had the resources to buy a bunch of land......

Farming isn't for the faint of heart or anyone who knows better!

Maybe they didn't like the RISK! ...... of actively farming it?

IMO there are still many opportunities out there in Ag guys. If your young,have an education, and can think outside the box, giver. If it doesnt work out, try something else. Too many farmers take some form of satisfaction seeing others fail who may have started or approached farming from a different angle. I have heard farmers bitch and complain about the new kid on the block putting pressure on land prices but at the end of the day it was only a good investment to step up. Hasn't always been that way but thats why you all have a head on your shoulders. How many business plans outside of farming have gone in the toilet because of Covid 19. I think farmers are doing ok through it. At least the ones in my area. Best of luck to those who arent as fortunate.

[itisfarmer]

Sorry it didn't work out for you Sheldon, we have all faced some weather extremes these past few yrs that have pushed a lot of people to the breaking point. Learning to manage that part of farming is one of its biggest challenges.

Jazz, I totally agree. Weather seems never be cooperative (sorry being so negative), although grain price, equipment issues, disease, storage, transportation, debt are not easy to deal with neither....I won't claim that I had seen it all. But after these 10 years, farmers from western Canada have my highest respect. Their working ethic, toughness, integrity and their willingness of helping will make me so proud to say I was a Canadian farmer and always be. (for LEP) I'm 50 years old now,old (save)enough to spend more time with my family. Just in case anyone notice that Global Mail newspaper, there were two little girls on that pictures. They grow up now and deeply involve in a sport that I love. I hope someday they can represent Canada and compete in world level, like Olympic. That's my next dream, which is as interesting as farming to me 10 years ago. The reason I bring this up is that I was a protester in Tianmen square in 1989. After fighting with CCP, I'm so grateful that Canada accepted us. I immigrated to Canada 13 years ago. I truly believe this is the most beautiful country in the whole world. I feel that I'm entitled to say this after I've been dealing with CCP for almost 30 years. I know it sounds weird on this forum, but I appreciated Canadian government. I won't be here without their system.
FARMAHOLIC,, thank you for your post.. give me a chance to show my appreciation.

[farmaholic]

You can contribute to any, or start your own, any time.

[GDR]

You can contribute to any, or start your own, any time.

Yes it's a shame we haven't heard from Sheldon all along, nice to hear different perspectives gives some times.