Are you thick? Your whole OP was a cry for help. Seriously, go and play another game. It will take you ages to grow without allies and I will make sure you have none.
No, it was basically asking what i should do, considering it was my first encounter with "farmers" i never cried for help you idiot. People gladly said they would help me.
The items were open to all on this eb. Soon enough i will hire allies that will make a profit for me and just hurt you.