Talk to me about managing large amounts of acerage

[Guilherme]

Perimeter fencing has been mentioned but cross fencing has not. That can easily be multiples of your perimeter number, particularly if you’re talking about horse fencing.

Is there running water on the property? Is it usable? Having a good stream, or pond, can save a very large amount of money per year in water costs (either a public system or a private well system).

To enable you play “what if?” a little more easily use Google Maps or Earth and print out an aerial photo of the land. With that in hand you can look at multiple possibilities for division.

G.

[NancyM]

We moved onto 160 acres 12 years ago. Built everything. One thing I can tell you is that you have to be young enough and energetic enough and “driven” enough to do the physical work required. Because there is work involved. But it is worth it, IMO.

Decent tractor/s, bush hog mower, snow removal options (presuming you are in a snowy area) . That’s your basic needs. Harrows, post pounder are always nice additions. Backhoe is also a lovely addition to toys.

It is always worthwhile, if you have a large piece of land, to get your farm status for tax purposes. Produce agricultural products for sale to reach a “minimum” level, known as “the bar”. You have to make the bar annually, and report farming income. Which means… you have to sell livestock, produce, hay, honey, eggs, or whatever else that qualifies that interests you. You choose what works well in your area. We sell hay, veggies, and eggs. Boarding horses doesn’t count as farming income, that is business income. That is how it is in this area, anyway. Presume that it is similar everywhere.

Good luck with your plans. It’s exciting, huh?