Finding good farmland
Subtitle: how to evaluate and acquire land for raising crops and animals
By: Ann Larkin Hansen
Series: Storey basics; Storey basics
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
ISBN-13: 9781612120867
Subjects: Rural Land use; Small Farms; Organic farming
Description: Find and purchase rural property for the perfect small-scale organic farm of your dreams. a reliable supply of clean water, good drainage, and the right soil for the farming you want to do are a few of the things you'll need. Longtime organic farmer Ann Larkin Hansen describes how to conduct your search. She also recommends investigating what's happening in the neighborhood - now and in the future - and she offers plenty of practical advice on funding your purchase.--COVER.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 121) and index.
Table of contents: title: Location: where to look for land, and how to begin the search; title: Water: source, quantity, reliability, ownership, and quality; title: Good land: soil type, fertility, aspect, slope, drainage, and field histories; title: Buildings and utilities: house, outbuildings, fences, septic, electric, driveway, and a few other things; title: Neighbors and the neighborhood: finding out who the neighbors are and what they're doing, who your future neighbors might be, and the overall quality of life in the area; title: Government regulations and services: permits and codes, land use planning and zoning, property taxes, protections and programs for farmers, roads, other government services; title: Financing a farm : Finding a lender and convincing them to give you a loan; title: Alternative ways to get onto land : Additional ways to acquire land to farm.