The total cost: adding new parking, a gravel walkway, and fencing to my farm this week

The Amish returned to my farm to get the outside of it prepped for potential public events and garden walks this summer. Here is what they added and what it cost me in the end.

The incredible Amish company, BluRail Excavating, that built my barn, foundation, and driveway returned to my property this week to add final amendments to the outside of the farm that will enable me to safely host the public, should I so choose, this summer.

In this article, I am going to break down what I had added, why I had it added, and most importantly, what it cost me in total. I share this for anyone else considering buying raw land, developing it, starting a farm, or engaging in agrotourism in some way.

I have found time and time again that Amish pricing comes in right at the market average, if not below it, and yet, their work is second to none in quality and craftsmanship.

And for those wondering “how on earth is this girl affording all of this if her farm isn’t even open yet,” I will write an article next week explaining my financial background and my past life of owning a freelance writing business that I closed down in 2023.

Am I getting to the end of my funds? Yes. Is that how most new businesses are started? Absolutely. It’s part of the adventure.

So without further ado, let’s dive into the details of what I needed to get 6.74 acres of previously undeveloped land ready for visitors or potentially schools this coming summer.