Mulch is the best

It would be a fun vacation either way. NH has been doing it’s thing for a long time so it can be pretty tough to break into especially in the ag scene. Another option instead of “buying the farm” would be to move up and work as a day laborer on one of the bigger farms to build a network and get a first hand feel for a while. Best case you love it and figure out a way to be an owner-operator. Worst case you hate it and then you haven’t sunk your egg in a basket you don’t like.

Thanks so much for the advice

This is an example of someone who doesn’t understand, at least a complete farm system. Oil & gas aren’t sustainable resources for a small farmer. Why would they ever implement them into a profitable small scale farm and needed resource to function? Property tax is part of your businesses expected overhead as everyone here knows, obviously you have that factored into your overall equation. KEEP PUSHING, do you. EDIT: not trying to ruffle feathers, as you were trying to help them cover all the bases, nonetheless. Mulch love

U can get cheap places in berlin/gorham

I’m willing to travel

Oh, you'll have a good time and meet a lot of good people.

As far as me digging Alabama: I grew up in the woods and country in New Hampshire and needed that kind of rural again. I am older, calmer, and less interested in other people's opinions than when I was younger and I don't get angry at the World's injustices as much. I've always been pretty charismatic, so being an atheist liberal down here seems to get accepted pretty well.

I have my 40 acres to retreat to everyday...

Last frost is earlier in the south, first or second week in May on average depending on the year.

If I had to guess, I would say your best bet for farming would be near the Western Side of the state south of the Mountains, near the Connecticut River, Claremont area. Land in the sea coast and surrounding areas or near the lakes/mountains is expensive

Oh very good! I wish you success! Just keep in mind Farming in new england is dependant on the weather... however I supposed if you have eggs to sell youre already a millionair!

I love it here, born & raised and has a lot to offer.

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Definitely seems ideal with pre existing structures, thanks again for you advice I appreciate it truly

I looked at that also I currently have a few solar panels on my current home I was informed that the daylight up there isn’t as long as it is down south but I think I can offload some of the costs at least for electricity

I will forward this to my mobile veterinarian, and see if she would be interested in taking a 90 minute drive.

I will say you’re the first person I’ve ever met that’s said that about Alabama lol but I definitely see the challenges I may face choosing NH I think it’ll make the journey a little more interesting.

We don’t even have ag zoned property. We bought an old farmstead with a barn an acreage. Previous owners had kept horses so there is great fencing. We might do horses one day, but like I said it’s just a hobby for us. We have kids and I’ve a full time, corporate job.

Please take note of the property tax rate in NH and the energy rates. NH has the 2nd highest electric rates in the US which I'd hitting families hard. Oil or gas heat is also very expensive. Just want you to budget accordingly.

Definitely will look into it as an option thank you for the suggestion

I will definitely check it out, if you don’t mind me asking did you start off with raw land or a pre-established property?

Thanks for the correction, do you know if the last frost is earlier than upstate or is it fairly the same?

Oh, I get it, I just think farming is so much easier in the South, and land is cheaper, growing season is twice longer...etc. And I personally think Alabama is fucking beautiful.

I will check them out, thank you!

Option?: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/307-Millbrook-Road-Grafton-NH-03240/113615340_zpid/?utm_campaign=androidappmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

Wow I didn’t know that thanks for the information

Farms go up for sale occasionally around me, northeast of Concord / southern lakes region. The only one I see listed right now is some land.

I definitely will take that into consideration, I thought of planning a trip for about a month to feel it out thank you again for you advice