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Rebel with a cause: beware those sincere conservation easements (Flavor Magazine, VA)
Opinion piece from Joel Salatin on conservation easements. While he raises some valid points, he should be aware than land trusts have advanced in their knowledge of future infrastructure needs on farms placed in conservation easement. It all goes back to a landowner undergoing the planning process necessary to make good and flexible use of these tools, and be able to communicate their needs to, and reach mutual agreement, the land trust charged with enforcing the easement.
Taking emotions out of estate planning (Successful Farming)
How to keep stressful meetings from generating more heat than light by Lisa Munniksma
For Elderly in Rural Areas, Times Are Distinctly Harder (NYT)
The recession and cuts to programs for aging Americans have made growing old in isolated areas even tougher.
Ex-racer Irvan, wife sue to limit cars (Charleston, SC Post & Courier)
Couple wants to halt traffic generated from U-pick farm next door
Organic farmer seeks his own land (BlueRidgeNow.com)
Expense prohibits many from buying couple acres to grow
Buying Woodland for Fun and Profit (Forbes)
What's a growth asset, an inflation hedge and a tax dodge rolled into one? A forest.
