One of the most
attractive sights of our rural locations are open
fields and beautiful
farms. Nothing is prettier than
coming over a rise to see a herd of cattle grazing or an orchard of fruit
trees reaching as far as the eye can see. It is a draw that
encourages many people to move nearby for a chance at the simple life
but if you are planning to move to a location with working agricultural
properties you need to be aware of the "facts of life" in a farming
location. As a potential home buyer you need to be prepared for the
common practices of our farmers and ranchers and realize that they are
not going to change their way of living for you just because you bought
the property next door.
Farmers get up
and start work early every day. They don't often have the
luxury of a day off and, especially during spring, summer, and fall
months, you are likely to hear them at work very early in the morning.
During certain times the fields may be barren and this can cause a dust
bowl to rival some of those from the 1930's. There are very
intense smells and there may be chemicals in the air at times if the
farmer uses them for crop management. Dairy cows will need to get to
the barn to be milked twice a day and, if they are in a field across
the road from the barn, the farmer may need to shut down the road while
the cows cross for milking (please note that beeping your horn during
these times will not help and may cause the process to last longer if
you spook the animals.)
If you are ready
to live side by side with the farmer he will welcome you to his
community and be a great neighbor. If, on the other hand, you
think you can change the neighborhood once you move in to suit you
think again. The farmer has the law on his side and will win
any challenge to stop normal agricultural practices. You can move close
to our farms without living next door and save the simple life for a
short drive to a farm stand.
There
are options here in the Greater Hudson Valley of NY to
meet everyone's needs. We have urban, suburban, village and
rural locations that can provide you with the perfect blend of country
for you. Working with an experienced buyer's agent can
help you to choose what is best for you. If you are looking
for a home in Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan County NY I would love to be
your Buyer's Agent. If you are looking elsewhere I would love
to find someone in your chosen location to help you. Give me
a call or send an email today.
I'm Paddy Pizappi - Work
the Me and You'll be Happy!
845-800-7086
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Love your post! My folks lived in Clavarack for more than 20 years, and you sell some of the most beautiful real estate on the planet!
Mike in Tucson