Starting a Farm (6)

There are a number of tax exemptions and benefits available to rural landowners. It comes down to understanding the codes in your specific area.

When it comes to barns, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. The best barn for your homestead is one built for your unique needs, climate, budget,...

Think you need large acreage to start a farm? This couple shares how they set up a successful organic microgreens business from their suburban Texas...

Space is valuable and we need to take advantage of "lost" space on our property. Fruiting perennial bushes, trees and vines can be an excellent...

A FL landowner shares his experience, advice and tips on what it takes to clear a wooded lot to build a homestead.

The Webbs started a daylily business from scratch with a next-to-nothing financial investment and a lot of hard work. Read their story and get...

Veterans and current military service members can and do live rural. Here are some tips and resources for those looking to get off base and onto...

Wooded lots or timberland can offer an ideal alternative to hard-to-find open land and a great return on investment. The key is knowing how to get...

If you’re buying rural land, you’ll want to become familiar with any covenants, conditions and restrictions (AKA: CCRs) that apply to your property...

The health benefits of having a pet are becoming widely known. But, did you know farm animals can also play a unique role in preserving your physical...

The prospect of buying land is a lot less intimidating when you understand the basic process. To help, we asked a broker and land specialist, and...

Thinking of getting a donkey as a guard animal, draft equine, or companion? We talked to an expert from the Donkey and Mule Society to find out what...