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RE: Working For Free - Working For Freedom
Oh yes, there are always expenses, including the stupid ones of gov't extortion. Though it should be doable, especially with a proper network of helping hands and other similar homesteads, not to mention products... What do you mean by "we have to think agriculture"? Does the governMAN require you to use agro-industrial techniques (machines, chemicals, etc.) if you don't want to be taxed like crazy? That's kinda where things are going in Hungary, which is why I'm kinda glad I didn't acquire land while I was there. But the States...? Oh, I guess nothing is too surprising these days!
No, no big machines required... I have to show a couple years of making a certain amount of money under the many things that are concidered "agricultural" and than I can apply for a farm status which will bring my taxes way down.
Agriculture in my county can mean anything from harvesting wild mushrooms or other wild foods to boarding a horse!
Oh, sounds perfect, especially if you can combine things: mushrooms, horses, flowers, apples, kitchen herbs, firewood, compost, etc. I bet all these things together would probably easily fulfull the required amount!