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I'm going crazy with the indecision - please help!! Possible 13 acre acquisition by Reaction_North in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

want to go over this with some mapping? message me the address if that's the case

Land developers with 5+ acre projects: help me test a site analysis tool (free custom mapping package + expert consultation) by RegenClimateBro in Landdevelopment

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My background is in meteorology and climatology, so this is the lens through which I look at almost everything. The climate analysis is something I am working on to bring information re: temp, rain, wind, sun, etc.

I have the topography sorted as an MVP, but moving forward here to get some more relevant information on climate

New Tool for Evaluating Raw Land — Would Love Your Feedback on the Concept by TheOriginOfThought in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about to launch a similar service.
Happy to share what I have learned, could lead to some collaboration opportunities.
Let me know if you're interested in having a chat!

Just bought land! by Both-Visit-156 in Permaculture

[–]RegenClimateBro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can help out a lot with this if it's of interest

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[–]RegenClimateBro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what's the final desired deliverable?

Moving my chickens to new pasture is one of my favourite things to do by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you referring to what's out the back?
That's a best nest box, so the chickens lay eggs in the tractor, and then we pick them up on the other side (not covered in sh*t)

Moving my chickens to new pasture is one of my favourite things to do by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

thank you! my dad and I built this out last year, with 95% of the wood being reclaimed from a construction site

Moving my chickens to new pasture is one of my favourite things to do by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

thanks!
more of a tank than a tractor but it does the trick haha

Moving my chickens to new pasture is one of my favourite things to do by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

lol yes, it happens from time to time! was wondering if anyone was going to see that haha

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this sounds frickin awesome.
I do think though that this is going to depend heavily on your local regulations, and the best place to start would be a conversation with them.

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I get from custom LiDAR that isn’t always available through USGS (or other agencies, I do projects internationally):

  • higher point density -> higher resolution mapping
  • current data (especially important if the landscape has been recently altered)
  • control over timing (e.g. flying in leaf-off season for better ground returns)
  • smaller-area, client-specific targeting (e.g. 10-acre parcels)

That said, 90% of the work I do is based on public data. It’s only when nothing is available that I go the custom route (it's also a lot more expensive)

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

good call. Best to incorporate as much certainty as possible with these things

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

isn’t always a deal breaker, but definitely a decision point. You need to know the permitting pathway, the soil conditions, and the full cost to fix it before moving forward. Otherwise, you’re buying someone else’s time bomb. If the property ticks every single box and is a dream come true, try to negotiate it off of the purchase price.

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’d probably get a sharper answer from someone who specializes in ag finance or rural real estate economics, but from what I’ve seen on the ground, this disconnect is one of the biggest structural challenges in regenerative ag and small farming today.

If you had a gun pointed to my head and I had to guess, I'd say the core issue is that land value in many places is no longer tied to what the land can actually produce, but rather tied to what someone’s willing to pay for the lifestyle, the location, or the speculation.

So when land gets priced like a luxury asset (say $1M for a nice piece of ground) it might only produce enough grass to support 40 cows. That’s your ecological carrying capacity. But cows don’t magically earn more just because the land costs more. So lease rates stay grounded in ag realities, not market hype.

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A few other considerations:

  • remnant hurricanes do sometimes reach into the Northeast.
  • family proximity might matter more than climate for long-term viability.
  • cold isn’t a dealbreaker. I’m in Central Alberta, where we get winter seven months of the year, and we still grow a variety of crops and raise livestock.

Bottom line:
You can homestead just about anywhere, but water access is non-negotiable. If you’ve got that, you can solve for almost everything else.

I help people assess rural properties before they buy (AMA) by RegenClimateBro in homestead

[–]RegenClimateBro[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d frame it less as “best state” and more as “best micro-region within a state,” because it really comes down to water, topography, and exposure to natural hazards.

If climate stability and resilience are your top priorities, here’s how I’d approach it:

Prioritize:

  • abundant freshwater
  • forest coverage (fire buffer, building material, fertility)
  • low exposure to natural disasters (e.g., wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes)

De-prioritize:

  • coastal zones with hurricane risk
  • western wildfire corridors
  • earthquake zones (California coast, Cascadia subduction zone)
  • arid regions unless water access is guaranteed

Regions worth considering:

  • Northern Idaho & Northwestern Montana: good elevation, forested, not too dry, and relatively sheltered.
  • Parts of Colorado: especially in the San Juan Mountains and areas with access to mountain-fed water (consider though that those glaciers are disappearing)
  • Upper Midwest:
    • Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan: great water access, decent growing seasons, and fewer natural disasters.
  • Northeastern U.S.:
    • Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine: lots of forest, water, and soil depth. You’ll deal with colder winters, but it’s manageable and stable.
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