Why dont you go work for a couple first and learn the ropes?
Business is kinda a game unto itself and takes a few years before you even go "oh yeah... that's how it kindof-sortof works..."
Sounds like you've got alot of great ideas.
On needing a degree: you almost certainly wouldn't - not in terms of "having credentials" anyway. It might give you relevant skills/knowledge, but for something like starting a farm... no. No one will think you're not credible - the only people you need to impress are a) potential customers and b) investors. You do that by a) convincing them you can solve their problem/fulfil their desire, and b) convincing them they're going to get a return on their investment. You just need to know your shit and be able to pitch, market and sell.
Since you asked for book recommendations:
-Personal MBA - great overview of shitloads of business concepts
-Just Start - the entrepreneurial mindset in a nutshell (i.e. ready,aim,fire; learn from your experiences)
Business is kinda a game unto itself and takes a few years before you even go "oh yeah... that's how it kindof-sortof works..."
Sounds like you've got alot of great ideas.
On needing a degree: you almost certainly wouldn't - not in terms of "having credentials" anyway. It might give you relevant skills/knowledge, but for something like starting a farm... no. No one will think you're not credible - the only people you need to impress are a) potential customers and b) investors. You do that by a) convincing them you can solve their problem/fulfil their desire, and b) convincing them they're going to get a return on their investment. You just need to know your shit and be able to pitch, market and sell.
Since you asked for book recommendations:
-Personal MBA - great overview of shitloads of business concepts
-Just Start - the entrepreneurial mindset in a nutshell (i.e. ready,aim,fire; learn from your experiences)