I’m up in the MWV area and I’ve seen a few people nearby come and do the same thing. Tamworth area seems moderately popular for a few of these folks. Check out Zero Mile Farm…I bet they’d be glad to share some insight with you.

Property taxes folks say are high, but they are localized…meaning that each township will decide what to set them at for you, individually, based on your property. Property with a view, for example, is taxed higher. Ag may be lower. Some townships are lower across the board.

We don’t produce for income, just hobby for fun, but I will add that the soil here needs more amending than it might in Vermont from what I’ve read. If you’re planning on livestock that’ll get you there, though.

We sold our wethers to a big farm up North of Littleton. I think there’s a great ag community over there, too. I can’t say anything about the more Southerly parts of the state.

Terms used interchangeably

it's not really 6a on the coast, 5a, 5b are the growing zone for most of southern NH

You are correct - minimum of 10 acres for current use plus 1-2 acres of curtilage to qualify.

Look around Farmington, New Durham, Barnstead, Pittsfield - they are out of the way enough to not be prohibitively expensive but still far enough south to be close to the seacoast, Concord, the Lakes region & the mountains. They're mostly Zone 5.

Dress for the cold, bring cash.

Be prepared for a mix of abrasive and snarky comments from folks who (for some reason) hate it when people move to NH, even though most of them aren't native to the state.

I welcome anyone who can improve the population, and displace the complainers.

I believe hangfire is the correct term?

I believe NH has a current use statute that reduces the real estate taxes on farm land.

And coastal areas where the season is better the cost of land is prohibitive.

NH historically was a lot of sheep farming because it’s grow season is pretty terrible. That and potatoes upstate along the Connecticut river (lots of abandoned farms up that way if you are looking for cheaper land near Colebrook). There is a town hobby farm in Bedford that has a variety of livestock on an old sheep farm, that could be another good spot to call and get a feel. Most successful farms now have a tourism component since it’s easier to sell the idea of farming to folks than actual produce.

Ok cool. Calling some local farmers will be a great way to get out of the theoretical stage and see what it’s actually like, at this point that’s probably the best thing you can do other than doing a fact finding trip up to walk some local spots and get a better feel for the area.

Lol definitely would’ve fooled me 😭

I was joking, that is in Northern Mass.

I will look into it thanks for you suggestion!

I’ll definitely keep that in mind during my search

I definitely thought that was a good idea! Thank you!

Tyngsboro is nice and has lots of land.

Keep in mind that New Hampshire Town governments have a lot more power than in GA. So you will see big differences in prices based solely on what town it happens to fall in. Things like vehicle registration, trash, schools, and road maintenance all go through the towns here and the quality of those services can vary drastically.

Thats the same thing.

Not being enough to live on covers all of it. Food, Housing, Transport, etc etc

Honestly, I would reach out to the agricultural department at UNH. They would probably have some other great resources for you.

I will definitely check it out, thank you!

High tunnels....USDA loan officers love high tunnels.

I’m not sure if NH has a similar system in place but, I know Vermont has an agricultural department. https://agriculture.vermont.gov/grants

I’m currently above you in GA I grew up in FL the south has given me all it can offer, I love animals and working the land it’s something I’ve been doing all my life a big farm isn’t my goal something small to moderate would suffice. As far as the location I have family in Mass they tell me about the scenery and the adventures they’ve been on there it sounds right up my alley, weather aside I think any obstacle can be overcome if you want something bad enough