The debilitating drought that clung to central and south Texas the last several years caused many producers to abandon cotton production. Those who stayed loyal to the crop have had to find ways to remain profitable, despite the unkind growing conditions. Dean Hansen of El Campo, Texas, is one of those loyalists.
Hansen and his wife, Shana, started the family-owned operation, Two-H Farms, eight years ago. The Hansens literally built Two-H Farms from the ground up. By slowly procuring farm equipment at local auctions and working full-time as a prison farm manager, Dean Hansen was gradually able to transition into farming.
The reduced cost of buying used equipment and adding rented acreage bit by bit has proven to be a successful strategy for this farming couple.
Cotton: A Rewarding Choice
The Hansens have tried growing numerous crops throughout the years, including wheat, soybeans, milo, corn and even sesame. Cotton has always held a special place in the operation, though. That was evident during the 2009 growing season.
While many producers reduced cotton acres, the Hansens actually doubled their cotton acreage to nearly 900 acres. Dean says cotton is one of the more profitable options for his operation right now.
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