Like most feed and/or seed stores through out Texas they are very helpful, and are more than willing to help some one what a fifty pound sack as well as some one wanting 20 of them. The reason I now am using WTI (Whitetail Institute) products is I can buy different varieties in smaller quantities, they are genetically engineered and last and certainly not least I like and trust Ray Scott, since I have never met him.
I've heard all the arguments, been told I am wasting my money; it's all the same and so on. While I AM an EXPERT on almost everything cultivating crops is where I fall into a category I call a wannabe. I am a wannabe farmer, I admit it, and I have been at this for 4-5 years now and have discovered several things.
1.I have learned to follow instructions: when I started I did not take it seriously and did not follow instructions, as a result my early attempts were met with failure to modest success.
2.I have learned that dirt is not all the same: when I started doing soil test my success increased and failures decreased.
3.I have learned that there are few things quite as exciting as watching a buck come off a hill and pass up a feeder in order to get to a food plot that I planted.
4.I have learned that if you want a good plot it requires work; while everyone is telling you negative stuff you will question your choice.
5.I have learned that one of the prettiest sites is watching a buck while eating with GREEN STUFF hanging out of his mouth. I now know it was worth it.
6.I have learned that in Texas in July and August, rain is a good thing, end of discussion.
7.I have learned that planting something to feed deer is cheaper than protein.

Finally I have learned an extremely healthy respect for the farmers and ranchers of this state and country. Many of the hunters today live in cities or at least urban areas. They have access to all the toys in the world. They come onto a piece of property and expect to be able to adapt. These farmers and ranchers are at home they and their forefathers have cleared and adapted to what the land gave them. Like I said when I started this I am a wannabe farmer. I am only trying growing some stuff on a few acres. I have learned that I have a whole lot more respect for those who have done and do this today for a living. For those of us who think or know so much try getting something to grow.

Well said. I could not agree with you anymore!!!

VERY well said.

every year, I try my hand at "farming" about an acre with oats, wheat, etc.... and watch the weather with FAR different concern than I normally do, praying for rain.

trying to grow a food plot REALLY makes me appreciate the will of the Farmer.