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More Acres, More Bucks? Not Always the Case!
at larger tracts of land equate to more robust wildlife populations, the reality is that something as simple as implementing strategic land management can yield impressive results, even on smaller properties. This is particularly true in the varied landscapes of southwest Virginia. Read More
Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury Expands into Virginia
FLOYD, VA – March 19, 2024 – Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury, an industry leading rural land brokerage in the state of North and South Carolina, is pleased to announce it has expanded its services into Virginia, with the opening of a Floyd County-based brokerage. Since joining Mossy Oak Properties in 2008, Mossy Oak... Read More
Mossy Oak Properties Announces 2023 Office of the Year Nominees
Mossy Oak Properties, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2023 Mossy Oak Properties Office of the Year award nominees. The recipient of the prestigious award will be announced at the companies’ annual Land Summit held on February 27 – 28 in Starkville, Mississippi. The 2023 Office of the Year nominees are: Mossy Oak Properties –... Read More
Rooted in Tradition: Harvesting Your Own Christmas Magic
As the holiday season kicks into overdrive, many families engage in the annual, cherished tradition of finding the perfect Christmas tree. The busy ones run out to the nearest pop-up vendor, others visit the local farmer’s market; the adventurous ones venture out into the mountains in search of a merry Christmas tree farm; while the... Read More
Licenses, Fees, and Taxes For Chicken Owners and Homesteaders
Owning chickens can be an easy way to provide your family or homestead with a steady supply of protein, but getting the room and resources to raise hens can involve quite a financial investment. Fortunately, not only are there many ways to save when rearing chickens, there are also ways for you to make money... Read More
DEAR LAND GUY: ACCESS AND EASEMENTS
As a professional real estate agent, I frequently get calls from consumers asking questions about real estate and the buying and selling of it. I have listed below some of these questions. The answers I have written are general and brief and as I have suggested, you will need to consult a legal expert for more... Read More
WILD BOAR BACON & BEANS
Brad Fenson Combining wild boar bacon into a batch of home-baked beans will leave you wanting to put another pig in the freezer. This is an easy recipe to prepare, and a large batch will allow you to freeze portions for future use. The pineapple, molasses, and maple syrup make these beans sweet and flavorful.... Read More
HOW FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS HELP PREDATOR HUNTERS KILL MORE COYOTES
Heath Wood Without farmers, we wouldn’t have a lot of things we take for granted every day. The food at our dinner table is one. However, we use many things in our daily lives, even our clothes, which would not be possible if it wasn’t for farmers. When I think of how important they are... Read More
THE BEST CAMP COFFEE MAKERS OF 2021
Some people need coffee to start their day off right. However, when you’re camping, you might struggle to find a coffee shop close enough to your site. If you’re a diehard coffee lover, add a camp coffee maker to your gear for a guaranteed hit of caffeine every morning. Not all camp coffee makers are... Read More
Bill Gates owns 242,000 acres of farmland, making him America’s biggest private-farmland owner, according to a new report
Kate Duffy Bill and Melinda Gates. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Bill Gates owns more private farmland in the US than anyone else, an analysis by The Land Report found. His 242,000 acres of farmland stretch across 18 states from Washington to Florida, according to The Land Report. Behind Gates are the cofounders of the Wonderful Company,... Read More