Buying farmland is a major investment, so be sure you make an informed choice. This practical guide covers every factor you should consider before making a purchase, including government regulations, residential concerns from the surrounding area, soil conditions, and savvy financing. Whether you intend to grow abundant crops or graze a robust herd of livestock, Finding Good Farmland provides a roadmap to the land that’s right for you.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1864. Showing that homesteads may be had by those desirous of securing them. With the public law on the subject of free homes, and suggestions from practical farmers. Together with numerous successful experiences of others, who, though beginning with little or nothing, have become the owners of ample farms.