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They're coming for farmland: the number of farmers asked to lease land to solar is shocking
Purdue University released a statistic last week that even shocked me. I knew the situation was bad, but I didn't know it was this bad. We will only get…
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How Amish builders save you thousands (and still do better work)
As I comb through my invoices from having my barn and farm built out, I realize Amish contractors end up saving you thousands... while also delivering…
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I was very disturbed by this at my town's solar farms hearing
I attended a town board meeting this week to read a speech in support of proposed legislation that would make it harder for solar farms to gobble up our…
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Why I am protesting solar farms at tonight's town board meeting
I am attending a town board meeting this evening that will discuss the future of solar farms in the area. Here is why I will not stand by as we lose…
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Exactly how much it cost me to build a 74 x 36 foot barn center from scratch
The moment everyone has been waiting for: I am finally disclosing the total cost to have my barn, foundation, septic system, parking area, and…
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Yes, affordable land still exists in the US: here's how to find it
The average cost of one acre of farmland is $4,200 in the US presently. That number can fluctuate significantly based on a variety of factors I am going…
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May 2025

The sale of $24 trillion dollars worth of American farmland has begun
Now through 2044 more than $24 trillion dollars worth of farmland and farming assets will change hands as farmers retire. We need everyday people, not…
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No tractor, no problem: how I’m building my farm cheaply
One of the biggest barriers to entry in the world of farming and gardening is expensive startup costs. That's why I am foraying into the world of…
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Buying land in 2025? You must book this one service before the deal closes
I ended up booking this months after my land deal closed, not knowing it would have been more valuable pre-closing. If there's just one thing you do…
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I applied for USDA grant money... and actually got it?
I submitted for conservation grant funds through the USDA back in 2024. Figuring the program was now defunct, I was shocked this week to learn my…
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Why the next generation of farmers won't look like the last
A massive $24 trillion dollar wealth transfer in the form of farmland and farming operations is currently changing hands, opening the door to farming…
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Before you bring utilities to raw land... read this first
If you're considering buying land that comes without electricity, a well, or a septic system, I am going to take you through my experience of plugging…
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