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Agriculture Land For Sale In Klickitat County

By Jerish Thieman


The latest back-to-the-land movement continues to gain momentum. People love the idea of living a more natural life, raising their own livestock and crops. While this lifestyle can be very rewarding, there are several important considerations one should make prior to searching for farmland for sale in Klickitat County.

Obviously, how you use your farmland is going to be something to think about first. For some people, you might be hoping to earn a modest living or large profit off of the land. Other people might simply wish to grow food and raise a small amount of livestock that sustains only their own family throughout the year. Generally, this will have a direct effect on the size and type of property that you buy. If you are planning on using the land for business, it is a good idea to purchase a farm that already has equipment and housing in place. This can be cheaper than constructing all of the necessary buildings and buying a great deal of equipment.

It is helpful to hire a real estate agent that is not only an expert in the market where you wish to purchase, but also an expert in helping clients purchase agricultural land. If you are looking for farmland for sale in Klickitat County, consider contacting the team at Klickitat Valley Realty. They can help you find agriculture land for sale in Klickitat County as well as hunting land for sale in Klickitat County or perhaps a ranch property for sale or rural retreat land.

Obviously if you wish to grow any type of crop, you have to have good soil and even within one county, the soil conditions can vary. Once you select a general area where you wish to buy land, check out the soil conditions carefully. Go online to the website for the United States Department of Agriculture and look for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This group provides comprehensive soil data about land all around the United States. In addition, talk to people at the county level and contact local farming organizations. Ask questions, take soil samples and do tons of research about what types of food grow best and how much of the land is usable for growing crops.

In addition to soil, water will be a huge issue for you. Obviously you need water for drinking, cooking and daily life, but you also will need to water crops and provide water for animals. Every county and community has restrictions regarding water use, so you need to learn a lot about the local laws before you buy. You also need to have a property that has access to water in general; otherwise, you won't have much success.

Often people opt to purchase waterfront real estate that can be farmed or used for agriculture. Again, it is wise to study up on the regulations regarding the use of the water on your property, particularly if the land borders a river or stream or a large publically-owned lake. There are often restrictions regarding the use of this water. In general, it's best to spend many months learning about the farming life before you buy the land. After purchasing the land, start off in a small way and build from there as you gain expertise.




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