I know this isn't the right forum, but it's about the only one I keep up with these days and most of the folks here are like minded with myself.
My wife and I are considering relocating to the Kansas/Nebraska area in the next few years, and are exploring a few options. We want to be able to keep a few horses around for fun, and maybe a dozen or so cows just to keep me sane. I don't care to have a big group of cows any longer, and doubt I'll even fool with hay if I can find a reliable source.
That being said, we're entertaining the idea of buying a 20 acre or larger parcel and putting a pole barn up for starters. I'd like to finish in a portion of the pole barn (approx. 30x40 for the living quarters) for us to live in, and leave the balance open for a garage/shop/storage. Just wondering if anyone here has done this, or has any advice to offer. We're pretty open minded, and would like to keep this place as simple and maintenance free as possible.
Thank you in advance for any advice or ideas you may have to offer.
My wife and I are considering relocating to the Kansas/Nebraska area in the next few years, and are exploring a few options. We want to be able to keep a few horses around for fun, and maybe a dozen or so cows just to keep me sane. I don't care to have a big group of cows any longer, and doubt I'll even fool with hay if I can find a reliable source.
That being said, we're entertaining the idea of buying a 20 acre or larger parcel and putting a pole barn up for starters. I'd like to finish in a portion of the pole barn (approx. 30x40 for the living quarters) for us to live in, and leave the balance open for a garage/shop/storage. Just wondering if anyone here has done this, or has any advice to offer. We're pretty open minded, and would like to keep this place as simple and maintenance free as possible.
Thank you in advance for any advice or ideas you may have to offer.