Wish I knew about the 5% back! I’ve already shopped there for the season. I think...unless I think of something else ;)
Wilton - wow, that would be dangerous for me. But fun!
Cool to be looking at farmettes. Just the name is cute! What places are you considering? East Tennessee has some inexpensive properties, low taxes, NICE people - very conservative, reasonable weather. Just saying.... ;) If you want to come and visit, stay with us and look around. Greeneville has the REAL farming lots - the land is flatter and more amenable for crops. Here people raise cows. And other critters. We put our garden on the flattest spot on the property, but I still had seeds washed away when the rains were heavy.
I think I would like TN, KY, NC or GA...the heat would take some getting used to, but it’s doable and gardening is great in SE :)
I am not sure if I told you I lived in Knoxville for 3.5 years. I think I did mention it when we all were talking about getting together for the primary or election results ;) I love the hills and Smokies—off season when all the tourists are gone ;) I am not sure I need a huge amount of flat land but it is good to consider as it is a shame to plant and have seeds washed away...Wonder if you cannot plan for that by mulching more stuff on top of the seeds, putting down some chicken wire, etc. I had a similar problem trying to grow grass in front yard (slight slope), and we had some driving rains...I piled on a lot of leaves and mulch and that seemed to work.
Thanks so much for the offer to visit...I may take you up on offer if we get serious about the area :)
Patriot Nurse runs classes down there too—she is from the Knoxville area, and I hope to get there for one of her 2-day workshops...Have you heard of her?
Spouse is now leaning towards Wisconsin or Minnesota, but we will see. Wants to work a bit more and then make a permanent relocation. Wants to be near son and grandkids, but who can guarantee kids won’t move for better opportunity in this day and age?
Not sure I am ready to raise cows, but chickens and ducks are something I would like to try :) I spoke to a Freeper in Florida and they said they ventured into raising cows because there were major tax advantages in doing so...I think that is why all the celebs like Bon Jovi buy farms...because of tax advantages.
Me? I just want to start small...Maybe I should do a vanity on buying a farmette ;)