Cost of Daily Tasks, Governmental Subsidies

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This past week we began a new project of replacing 5 miles of fence out in the badlands. The project started with going through and pulling clips and staples from post[s]. Next was to start pulling post[s;] we were pulling steel post[s] with a post popper and the cedar posts using a skid steer and chain.

I realized how much logistics go[es] into [simply] just removing the fence, let alone putting in all the fence, and from the equipment needed to be moved out there. We brought out a tractor with a bucket and brush hog, a skid steer, a D6 CAT Dozer, and two side-by-sides. I also realized how costly these projects are. In order to be able to afford it, they used another government program that helped subsidized the cost of the fence, [so long that it] is built within certain parameters that make it more environmentally friendly and prevents wildlife from being hurt.

I asked the owner why he has so many programs stacked, [that he seems to have] has trouble being able to complete [them] all and how he prioritizes these projects. It was explained to me through his decades of experience that the government programs are what makes this capital-intensive business “affordable”, so when there are programs and opportunities, you must take them because the money isn’t always there.

It has left me reflecting on how I want to manage growth should I be running my own business in the future. [One thing] I plan on having [is] a post puller to save the time of pulling 5 miles of post in 90 degree weather in an air conditioned cab.

[A few questions I thought of this week are:] How often do you clean a horses sheath? How often do you float your horses teeth? How do you know which wormer to use and why? How do you know if your horse if foundering? How do you know when your horse is colicking?