My husband and I are past retirement age, my grandkids would tell you I’m WAY past it. We both had wonderful careers, but we still work part time. We feel really called to purchase a modest home on no more than 5 acres. I have always loved gardening and over the years I’ve learned a lot, but so open to learn more. My husband, who can make anything and remodel anything and build anything into something beautiful worked on his family’s farm for many years after serving our country. Our dream is to run a ministry on our farm. Grow lots of organic vegetables, fruit, and herbs to offer to underserved, marginalized families in need, 50% of our total growth. Sell 1/4 on line or my older grandchildren want to run a roadside market, and utilize the rest for our growing family. Our daughter and daughter in laws love to bake all things sourdough, canning, freezing, etc etc.Mike, my husband would love “a few cows..” a donkey, couple horses, some egg producing chickens and meat chickens, and maybe a couple pigs. My siblings tell us to move to the beach ( we live in FL), move back to Chicago around family ( not a chance, too many Italian relatives), and our kids think we’re crazy, but they are also excited about the idea, and helping with the farming and the ministry. Thoughts? PS I turn 70 in a month ❤️

We’ve had a lot of new members join Land & Legacy recently, so I wanted to take a moment to say welcome. Whether you’re dreaming about buying land, actively searching, growing food where you are, or already building a homestead, I’m glad you’re here. One of my goals for this community is to make sure people get the help they actually need, not just a bunch of generic content. So if you’re new, I’d love to know: 👇 What’s the biggest thing you’re trying to accomplish right now? - Buy land - Figure out financing or USDA loans - Start growing food - Build homestead skills - Create income from land - Something else Comment below and tell me where you’re at. If I already have a resource for it, I’ll point you to it. If I don’t, there’s a good chance it’ll become a future training, resource, or discussion for the community. Welcome to Land & Legacy — Growing food, building freedom, and creating legacy.

This community was created for people who know there’s a better way to live—one with more ownership, more freedom, more skills, and more security. Whether you’re: • Dreaming about buying land someday• Actively researching property now• Already own land and need a plan• Want to grow food where you are• Learning homestead skills like canning, sourdough, herbs, or self-reliance• Looking to create income from land …you belong here. This is a place to ask real questions, learn practical strategies, share progress, and build something worth passing down. 👇 Introduce yourself below: 1. Where are you from? 2. Which stage are you in right now? A) Dreaming B) Researching C) Own land already D) Growing now E) Building skills 3. What’s your biggest goal this year? I’m glad you’re here. Let’s build legacy together.

Common mistakes I see people make is sorting listings from lowest price to highest price and assuming the cheapest property is the best deal. The problem? The purchase price is only one piece of the puzzle. A $25,000 property may also need: • A well ($5,000-$20,000+) • Septic ($5,000-$15,000+) • Electric service ($2,000-$30,000+) • Driveway installation ($2,000-$20,000+) • Land clearing ($1,000-$20,000+) Meanwhile, a $75,000 property with a well, septic, driveway, and power already in place could actually cost less to get started on. Before falling in love with a property, ask: ✅ Is there water? ✅ Is there septic? ✅ Is there legal access? ✅ Is there power nearby? ✅ Can I actually live on it? ✅ What will it cost to make this land functional? The goal is not to buy the cheapest land. The goal is to buy the land that helps you reach your goals without creating financial stress. 👇 What's the biggest thing you look for when evaluating a piece of land? Price, location, acreage, water, freedom, or something else?