Farming

Discussion in 'Communal Living' started by Weatherman, Apr 12, 2006.

  1. Weatherman

    Weatherman Member

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    Does anyone here know much about recreationally farming and property stuff? I read this stuff from Steal This Book about living in the country, but I don't know which parts are still true today. Can anyone confirm this information? The section from the book is below.​
     
  2. May Aizelle

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    umm I would say most of it is true.... i grew up on a farm I love it and wouldnt trade it for a thing... you should have more specific questions than that blurb though.. thats just my personal opinion
     
  3. wideyed

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    I doubt very strongly that you can buy anything for 30$ an acre any more. even in the middle of nowhere saskatchewan youd still pay at least 300 - 500 an acre, and even thats prolly too low. the cheapest 1/4 sections i hear of (160 acres), are more like 80 000, not 8000 dollars.
     
  4. tuatara

    tuatara Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    i agree ..most of it is still valid except for the prices
     
  5. Selfsustaingsociety

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    yeah, the price per acre is still too low, and the fact that the land comes with any builings or infrastructure at all will play a significant factor. unfenced 4o acres, 20000$ fenced same piece of land 25000-30000$, shed add a few hundred, house, add the house value... barn add more cash, you can't ignore those costs. the cheapest is a vacant land and you add value by spending some of that much valued elbow grease.
     
  6. tikoo

    tikoo Senior Member

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    we rent 120 acres for 250$ per month which is 24$ per acre per year ; a mix of wooodland and prime iowa farmground . it's ok . to buy it would cost 240 ,000$ or more . you gotta go where no one really wants to , then look for for a good deal and make a start . to survive is all that's required .
     
  7. oldwolf

    oldwolf Waysharing-not moderating Super Moderator

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    yup yup yup
    there's a time to talk but all too seldom is it followed by Doin - and talkin never got it Done

    To those who Do - my hat's off to you
     
  8. Maon

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    lmao .. yes indeed .. christ its so hard to get people to take the first step .. i am out there doing it .. and to those who keep talking .. just get out and do smething .. its difficult finding those who will commit themselves to dreams like this .. but its possible .. just go do it .. squat a piece of land .. throw up a few yurts or what have you and do it .. others will follow and if there is enough we can do it ... big balls and good friends are required ..
     
  9. oldwolf

    oldwolf Waysharing-not moderating Super Moderator

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    yeah -and but - sometimes you just gotta Do even when it's only you.
    Given enough time and consistency of effort - yes others will follow.
    My main challenge with the aforementioned concept is that those partaking of the community Need to be in on the Work, or the feeling of realness just ain't there for you.
    Life goes on and the learning is a wonder and the reason for this rhy(t)hme. Seasons come and go and the beauty of existence becomes ever more apparent.

    heya Giles you finally meander across the great sea - shared fellowship in the warm fire of kindred spirits is looked forward to.

    Blessings
     
  10. Maon

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    indeed ....


    yes i will be there .. when i don“t know but i will .. i look forward to the trek out your way and a big fire at the end of it ...

    peace
     
  11. poor_old_dad

    poor_old_dad Senior Member

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    I agree with the good gentleman from N.Y.

    I've been going it alone here on my own little (5 acres) self-sustaining farm for over a dozen years. And it's great. In my opinion, the article above left out a lot of other things to consider. It also left out that there's a LOT of hard work involved.

    Peace,
    poor_old_dad

    ps: Hi Wolf, yea, I'm still around. How ya been? - pod
     
  12. oldwolf

    oldwolf Waysharing-not moderating Super Moderator

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    heya pod

    spring is here, leaves coming out, not drowning in mud - life is good.
    we are having a gathering at full moon in june - weekend of june 10 & 11- know you are usually too busy to break lose but you are definitely welcome http://www.hipforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156717 is link to personal forum thread about it.

    Blessings Be with you along your Way
     
  13. poor_old_dad

    poor_old_dad Senior Member

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    Namaste, my friend,
    I thank you most kindly for the invitation.
    Actually, I've been cutting back on some of my cottage industries. Me and my farm are now into the "empty nest" phase. So, due to now having fewer requirments, I've been able to further simplify my life. As of this year I've ended my cut flower, shiitake, and bedding plants
    cottage industry businesses. So I'm going to be having more time free and it may be time to go walkabout again. Don't really know right now, but maybe, I'll let you know.

    Peace,
    poor_old_dad
     

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