Practical guide for the country life

Mar 24, 2008 12:11 PM

For some, it's a lifelong dream -- escaping the traffic and congestion of city life and moving to the country. For others, it may be a passion to restore a historic family or purchased home.

While the idea of having a pond, woods, a crop field, or cattle herd next door may seem idyllic, there are things that newcomers to country life should consider, says Kansas State University (KSU) Extension specialist Morgan Powell.

To address those topics, Powell and his colleague Kerri Ebert developed a new KSU Extension publication entitled, "Living in the Country." It includes sections on risks and rewards, government, legal issues, public services, buying or building a home, utilities, ag, trash removal, being a good neighbor, and others. The 15-page booklet also contains a list of resources, as well as common acronyms used in everyday conversation by country dwellers.

Download it at the KSU library and type in MF2798 before pressing "Go."

Additionally, the Wyoming Farm Bureau is offering a “Moving to the Country” brochure for individuals considering a move into the wilds of Wyoming. The brochure highlights the importance of understanding water rights, easements, landscapes, livestock and farming operations and how these issues relate to living in the country. The brochure is available online at the Wyoming Farm Bureau, click on the publications tab.

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