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The hidden costs of rural property (no one mentions these!)
When deciding on the land you want to buy for your future homestead, here are some hidden costs that can accompany otherwise "cheap" land prices.
Feb 16
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2026 farming budget: how much I plan to spend (and why)
As I continue on my quest to teach myself the art of farming and land stewardship, here is what I anticipate to spend between now and July 2026 on my…
Feb 9
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My journey 11,500 feet above sea level to Piedra Herrada: the monarch butterfly's winter home
This week I traveled from Upstate New York to Temascaltepec in the State of Mexico, where I embarked on the adventure of a lifetime to see every super…
Feb 2
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Alexandra Fasulo
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This little known secret will save you money and time when getting your homestead permitted
Politics undoubtedly exist at the local town governmental level, which is why with the right maneuvers, you can save time and money when getting your…
Jan 26
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Alexandra Fasulo
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For complete beginners: how to buy land if you never have before
For those thinking about buying their first few acres in 2026, here's everything you need to know and check before you put in your first offer on your…
Jan 19
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Alexandra Fasulo
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How much money you need to actually start a small farm in 2026
Here is a very rough estimate of all of the costs associated with buying raw land, bringing utilities in, and starting a small farm on 6 acres or less…
Jan 12
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Alexandra Fasulo
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5 things I would do FIRST if you're planning to buy land in 2026
I bought my nearly 7 acres of land back in 2023 using nothing but Zillow and Farm Credit East. Here is what I would do, first and foremost, if I was to…
Jan 5
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Alexandra Fasulo
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Follow the money: solar "farms" cannot financially stand on their own
Solar farms would be a financial impossibility if RECs, "initial contracts to build," and private equity companies weren't aggressively supporting this…
Dec 30, 2025
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5 things I will NOT be doing on my homestead in 2026 (lessons learned in 2025)
As we venture into the New Year later this week, I am reflecting on things I will not be bringing into 2026 on my homestead because they either wasted…
Dec 29, 2025
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Alexandra Fasulo
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The best (and most affordable) states to buy farmland in for 2026
Here's my list of the best 8 states to shop for farmland in 2026 if you're looking for quality, affordability, and accessibility with changing supply…
Dec 22, 2025
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Alexandra Fasulo
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RESTRICTED: You can't veer off paths at the Fort Edward Grasslands... unless you own a solar corporation
I visited the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) at the Fort Edward Grasslands this week to capture photos of the signage plastered around the park by our…
Dec 16, 2025
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Alexandra Fasulo
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I won USDA grant money... and ultimately declined it. Here's why.
I won EQIP money through the USDA this past April. Though I enjoyed working with them, I ultimately said no to the grant money... and here's why.
Dec 15, 2025
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Alexandra Fasulo
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