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How much money you need to actually start a small farm in 2026
Here is a very rough estimate of all of the costs associated with buying raw land, bringing utilities in, and starting a small farm on 6 acres or less…
Jan 12
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5 things I would do FIRST if you're planning to buy land in 2026
I bought my nearly 7 acres of land back in 2023 using nothing but Zillow and Farm Credit East. Here is what I would do, first and foremost, if I was to…
Jan 5
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Follow the money: solar "farms" cannot financially stand on their own
Solar farms would be a financial impossibility if RECs, "initial contracts to build," and private equity companies weren't aggressively supporting this…
Dec 30, 2025
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5 things I will NOT be doing on my homestead in 2026 (lessons learned in 2025)
As we venture into the New Year later this week, I am reflecting on things I will not be bringing into 2026 on my homestead because they either wasted…
Dec 29, 2025
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The best (and most affordable) states to buy farmland in for 2026
Here's my list of the best 8 states to shop for farmland in 2026 if you're looking for quality, affordability, and accessibility with changing supply…
Dec 22, 2025
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RESTRICTED: You can't veer off paths at the Fort Edward Grasslands... unless you own a solar corporation
I visited the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) at the Fort Edward Grasslands this week to capture photos of the signage plastered around the park by our…
Dec 16, 2025
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I won USDA grant money... and ultimately declined it. Here's why.
I won EQIP money through the USDA this past April. Though I enjoyed working with them, I ultimately said no to the grant money... and here's why.
Dec 15, 2025
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How to make money with rural land: December edition
This weekend I visited a few farms in the area that have figured out creative ways to keep the income flowing, even during the deep winter freeze. Here…
Dec 8, 2025
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2026 land buying guide: here's everything you need to know if you've never bought land before
We are living through the largest wealth transfer of our lifetimes (in the form of farmland). For those considering buying a few acres in 2026, here's…
Dec 1, 2025
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Alexandra Fasulo
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The best land isn’t listed: how sealed-bid sales let regular people buy acreage quietly
To finish off my series "unconventional ways to buy land," I am diving into sealed-bid sales and how regular people can access some of the best acreage…
Nov 24, 2025
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Alexandra Fasulo
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Secure land in the future (if you can't afford it yet) with an option agreement
As part of this week's "unconventional ways to buy land" series, I am exploring option agreements and how freezing land prices helps the buyer buy time…
Nov 17, 2025
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Small town governments can't afford attorneys... and solar corporations know it.
Renewable energy companies are targeting small town America because they know local town governments don't have the resources to challenge multinational…
Nov 13, 2025
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