"Hi Rog I'm in GA, and my passion is helping people find their own piece of the rural landscape.  If you could tell us more about the land requirements you've already identified, that would help the conversation. I'll tell…"

"what are you planning to do to generate traffic?  Every market has unique places where land/rural property buyers go to find options that appeal to them.  It may be internet specialty marketing sites like landandfarm.com, landflip.com, and…"

"good luck. In my market, an appraisal is not likely to be nearly as useful as you may think, especially for rural properties.  Most appraisers are under strict instructions to give basically no value to fencing and farm structures.  I sold…"

"Jill - first of all, I wish you good luck as you expand your homestead. My bias is that I am a Realtor, specializing in farm and rural properties - so take what I say with that in mind.  All markets are unique, and I know absolutely nothing…"

"Great points, Alexis. But taxes are a funny thing to analyze!  Some state like Georgia do have income taxes, but also overall rank among the lowest in total taxation.  And the property tax rate in Georgia will vary wildly from county to…"

"Thanks, Erin.  If we all do our part, we'll make family farms viable again!"

"this is amazing! as a communications person, i am highly impressed with this beautiful document- wish we could make this national! great job!"

"Beth - Madison is about 30 minutes south of Athens, and both Oconee and Morgan Counties are know as "family-farm friendly".  The university community really supports the Athens Farmer Market, and we also get quality food to local…"

" I'm up for challenges, but "difficult at best" sounds optimistic!"

"Yes, Emily.  I purchased my farm there in 2001, and then retired from corporate life and began to sell real estate - catering to folks looking for a rural lifestyle - in 2005.  You can go big or small - one family is buying a fixer-upper…"

"Not rundown, and not out west, but... Madison Georgia is my hometown and is very friendly to homesteaders!  With metro Atlanta just an hour west, and Athens just a half hour north - sustainable farmers are finding great markets (restaurants and…"