Think about it: have you ever seen a barn that wasn’t painted red? Unless a barn’s wood is gray and devoid of any color, chances are it’s red. You probably won’t encounter many farms that stray from this tradition—whether the paint is fresh, or chipped and weathered with time. If you purchase a farm that’s […]
Need to Build a Barn? 3 Barn Types to Know
So you’ve just purchased farm land, but your property doesn’t have a barn. You plan to build one. So what are your options? The more you understand about each of the different barn styles available to you the better you’ll be able to express your vision and intentions to your builder to get a barn […]
How Hot Is Too Hot for Your Cattle?
During the hot summer months your cattle may be in danger of heat stress. Although a rising mercury is obviously something to be concerned about, the combination of high heat and high humidity is what can really put your livestock in jeopardy. So how much heat can your cattle take? Heat and Humidity When humans […]
Do You Have a Grazing Management Plan?
Grazing management is crucial to the success of any farming operation. Having a grazing plan can help you make the most of your livestock’s capacity to use what your pasture grows, which can foster healthier soils that hold more water and are resilient to drought, as well as improved animal performance. Rotational Grazing One type […]
Honing Your Negotiation Skills
Buying or selling a house frequently involves something a lot of people really hate to do – negotiate. They worry about coming off as too pushy or too weak, fear they’ll get the short end of the stick, or think that somehow the whole deal will fall through if they don’t do everything “right.” Fortunately, […]
3 Tips to Help Sell Land Quickly
Moving a piece of land on the market can sometimes be difficult. In most cases, about 9 times out of 10, it is much easier to sell property with a home or structure on it. While it does eventually sell, it can be a timely and frustrating process. However, don’t worry! We’re here to help. […]
How Many Animals Can I Graze on My Pasture?
You love your new farm property. It comes outfitted with barns, and other outbuildings, and corrals. And not only is it fenced, but the fence is in great shape—and it surrounds the entire property, so no worries about budget-busting fence installs, repairs, or modifications. The icing on the cake is that the farm is the […]
Why You Should Buy a Winter Home in Lake City, FL in 2020
Are you tired of dealing with snow every year? Is the cold weather hard on your joints and limiting valuable outdoor time? It sounds like you could use a winter home. A winter home will allow you to still live at your place of residence during the spring and summer. Then, when the bitterly cold […]
Want to Buy Timberland to Convert to a Farm? 3 Things to Remember
Before you purchase your timberland be specific about your vision for it and make sure that the property suits your goals, whether they be to convert it to pasture land for cows, goats, or horses, or to modify it to support crops. Here are three things to remember as you conduct your search. Make sure […]
Sold Your Home in 2019? Check Out These Potential Tax Deductions
If you sold your home in 2019, you might be able to snag a few tax benefits – but as always, you should talk to a tax professional to be sure. Sold Your Home in 2019? Check Out These Potential Tax Deductions Selling costs Home improvements and repairs Property taxes Mortgage interest Here’s a closer […]