Looks like enough space to host a We Will Rodeo.
It would have to be for goats, right?
Looks like enough space to host a We Will Rodeo.
I think they call that mutton bustingIt would have to be for goats, right?
100% agree. I had an acre for 20 years, and when sold it had zero interest in ever having to do that again.Mowing acres of lawn willingly every week feels like one of the least fulfilling hobbies possible.
Do I have to be zoned as an agricultural property?Get a farm number at the Farm Service Agency. Start asking about beginning farmer programs. After establishing yourself as a beginning farmer for a year, sign up for CSP at NRCS across the hall. Plant trees and native grasses. Profit.
The last I knew to get registered with FSA you need at least eight acres and farm income. You will need a crop history and you will do a conservation plan with NRCS. My home is on 7.8 acres that is separate from the rest of the farm and I was not eligible to put in a conservation program on the separate parcel. Ten acres is the minimum to qualify for ag property tax.Get a farm number at the Farm Service Agency. Start asking about beginning farmer programs. After establishing yourself as a beginning farmer for a year, sign up for CSP at NRCS across the hall. Plant trees and native grasses. Profit.
I was being facetious... mostly. I love living in the country and being able to walk out my front door and pee whenever I want I do get frustrated with the upkeep sometimes, as you can probably tell.serious question-
what do you do around the house?
i love being able to walk outside, with no neighbors, go tool around in the yard, or fix something around the house, or mow, or anything, really.
i cannot sit in my house and watch tv for 8 hours straight.
Do I have to be zoned as an agricultural property?
Does the HOA allow a commercial horse boarding operation?HOA. no livestock allowed. Horses and pets only.
Yes, we encountered this phenomenon a few times selling hay to horse owners as a kid, lol.As someone who has a small acerage I have a few thoughts. If you are buying a tractor and want horses get a tractor big enough to move round bales. Personally I use a skid loader. Spend the money to get a cab. It’s not alot of fun to be pushing snow and turn into the wind and get a face full. I have run all colors of tractors and they all get the job done. Neighbor just bought a kubota for a fraction of the price of its green counterpart, and it’s nice.
One more note, and I will apologize in advance for this comment, be careful doing business with horse people. Way too many of them are flat broke and will wind up f****** you. $100k for a truck and $50k for a trailer dosent make you rich.
100% agree. I had an acre for 20 years, and when sold it had zero interest in ever having to do that again.
Then after a couple years bought a place with 2 acres. Dammit. Luckily the grass is terrible so it dies in late June and I can skip until September.
Our place always got a big drift between the house and barn, right in front of the machinery door. We could get the cars out easy enough, but sometimes it was a struggle to get the garden tractor (54" blade) out the door.It depends on your driveway. Mine is basically in a ditch so drifts over very easy.
One of the things I miss the most.Mowing acres of lawn willingly every week feels like one of the least fulfilling hobbies possible.
HOA. no livestock allowed. Horses and pets only.
Looks like some really nice property. Good luck!Just purchaced a new home just outside of Ames with 4.4 acres (3 small pastures, indoor riding arean w/ 6 horse stables, small outbuilding for hay/equiptment,)
I need any advise you can spare. We have never had an acreage and don't know the first thing about horses. We are planning on self care boarding the stables for a little bit of suplimentary income.
Eventually plan on having a horse or two of our own.
I am going to need to purchace a tractor for mowing/snow plowing, and areana maintenance. I am thinking a smaller tractor with a bucket and will need a grader for driveway. Hope to get one with a 60" mowing deck.
Anyway, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Does the HOA allow a commercial horse boarding operati
It's a bit of a gray area. The HOA says no buisness to be run from the premissis, but addresses boarding and we have to allow fellow HOA members first crack at the space.Does the HOA allow a commercial horse boarding operation?
if you’re looking to save pennies, i would suggest contacting a realtor and selling your acreage ASAP. I love living on an acreage but it isn’t cheap.
You might as well bite the bullet and get your tractor, zero turn and tractor mounted snow blower now as it’s going to be tough to be out there without those.
Also, think through what happens during a 3 day blizzard and you and yourself family can’t get to town.