Finding Good Farmland - How to Evaluate and Acquire Land for Raising Crops and Animals. a Storey Basics(r) Title (Electronic book text)

Buying your first farm can be a challenge. This practical guide contains all of the information you need to have before purchasing farmland, covering everything from the characteristics of the land (soil type, slope, water sources, drainage) and the surrounding area to permits, codes, taxes, roads, loans, mortgages, government assistance programs, and more. Checklists and questionnaires are included to help you decide exactly what you need and how to find it. This ebook contains bonus material not included in the print edition, including the stories of eight farmers who've successfully acquired farmland and an expanded resources section.