I think it would be an interesting project to try Stan. The information provided is a good start. We don't have all the planting equipment, but have been kicking around the idea of purchasing a plow for some other projects my brother, sister and I have been talking about. We do have a John Deere tractor and a D4 cat and a disk. Of course we do have an old "foot burner" that I used to plow up (pulled behind the John Deere with me on the handles of the plow) about a 1/2 acre piece to plant the grapes and almond trees in, but I'm not sure I'm up to anything much more than an acre using that plow.
I think it would be "discovered" by doves and if it doesn't get too cold too early, one may be able to have a decent shoot or two before they head south. The big question is, without fencing it would it get hammered too badly by the wildlife in the area, particularly the elk! I'm not sure if they would be frightened off by scarecrows.
