[jamesq]

Originally Posted by Shiny

We bought an "undeveloped" (polite term for overgrown, weed-infested, alkaline mess) 5-acres with a nice house when we retired in 2019. Having only lived as suburbanites, we were clueless but ended up with a very nice place after a lot of work.

The best resource by far was the Colorado State University Agricultural Extension. They had fantastic online info on weed control, pest control, plants, and soil. They had experts available for free consultation on soils, pastures, irrigation, water quality, etc. They even had a local agent that specifically supported small acreage landowners. She made site visits with recommendations on weed control, grass selection, irrigation, maintenance, etc. - all tailored to our own soil, vision, and "wants".

Best return on our tax dollars and kid's tuition we ever experienced. I suspect you may have access to similar res


Mike

I second this, my wife is Louisiana Master Gardener and the LSU Ag center is her best source for information tailored to our climate and soil.

I am sure TN has an equally useful ag center site!

James Q