Apr 2, 2014

A Farm Sitting Business??

I've joked about starting one because my husband and I do take care of farms around here while our neighbors go on vacation. We never charge them, but it usually works into a barter type deal. Now that I'm seriously thinking about leaving my present job, I'd like to find something to make up for the decrease in income. So.....I'm looking to anyone who may be reading this that has some advice to share. I'm thinking that checking on insurance for this venture would be the first thing to do. I've googled this topic and printed out some information. Have any of you ever tried this? We do live in a predominately agricultural community. Maybe go into this with a partner? Just thinking on the blog again. From Glory Farm, Rhonda

1 comment:

Mama Pea said...

I would think services like that would be in great demand in your area. I know nothing about it though. Up here in the woods, reliable house sitters are in demand because folks like to get away in the cold weather (even if it's only for a couple of weeks) and also there is nowhere to board your pets so finding someone who will live in your home and take care of your pet(s) is a big thing.

Apr 2, 2014

A Farm Sitting Business??

I've joked about starting one because my husband and I do take care of farms around here while our neighbors go on vacation. We never charge them, but it usually works into a barter type deal. Now that I'm seriously thinking about leaving my present job, I'd like to find something to make up for the decrease in income. So.....I'm looking to anyone who may be reading this that has some advice to share. I'm thinking that checking on insurance for this venture would be the first thing to do. I've googled this topic and printed out some information. Have any of you ever tried this? We do live in a predominately agricultural community. Maybe go into this with a partner? Just thinking on the blog again. From Glory Farm, Rhonda

1 comment:

Mama Pea said...

I would think services like that would be in great demand in your area. I know nothing about it though. Up here in the woods, reliable house sitters are in demand because folks like to get away in the cold weather (even if it's only for a couple of weeks) and also there is nowhere to board your pets so finding someone who will live in your home and take care of your pet(s) is a big thing.