5 Things All Landowners Should Know About Renewable Energy Opportunities
In 1820 the United States Government started selling publicly held land for $1.25 per acre. This event allowed citizens in urban areas new opportunities, but buying land in unsettled areas was only practical for some. Later, Congress was urged to offer free land to encourage more settlement in these unestablished regions. The Homestead Act was implemented on May 20, 1862, granting settlers 160 acres to live on, improve, and farm. In 1962 during the 100th anniversary of the Homestead Act, John F. Kennedy spoke about the act, saying it was “the single greatest stimulus to national development ever enacted.” We
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Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004, most recently at Blue Cedar Realty. Her focus has always been land, working ranches, and mountain properties, closing over 180 transactions during her time at Blue Cedar. As a Realtor's Land Institute member, she is working toward her Accredited Land Consultant certification. She understands the needs of specialized equine professionals, what it takes to operate a true working ranch, or even the outdoor sporting benefits of recreational mountain property.
FENCING CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR NEW RANCH
When buying a new farm or ranch, it can be easy to overlook the potential cost, time, and effort ofpersonalizing fencing applications. Fencing needs will vary widely from property to property, basedon the previous operations of the farm or ranch, how the fencing was kept up, and whether or notthe fence is on the property […]
COLORADO RIVER: LIFEBLOOD OF THE WEST
“Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting.” You’ve heard this proverbial quote before, and today you hear it louder and more often in the Colorado River Basin. Western water law, western states water compacts, water policy, and decisions about how this limited public resource is allocated will continue to be extremely complex, and will […]
