Got Cows? America's best rural places uncovered

Hi, I live not far from Barren County Ky. While you may find the kind of atmosphere your looking for,don't come in and try to change it.

In my area their has been a lot of people moving in from other states and nation on the whole they have been welcome but several have moved in with attitudes to change what they have moved to, to what they have left. I ask that people remember that much of what they want to change is what helped make us what we are that they came looking for. Just remember being from a large city area does not make you smarter or better than the people you have moved next to. PLEASE keep an open mind before you go trying to change things.

I've retired to rural southern VT in farming country in Windsor County and I can't imagine that Vermont was not on your list - I am less than 45 minutes away from Dartmouth College and all it's amenities, the scenery is breathtaking, the tourist industry guarantees lots of great restaurants and little shops, the outdoor activities are unparalled all year and the cost of living is perfectly reasonable. The crime rate is low and the neighbors are welcoming and helpful. It's a slice of heaven on earth.

i believe i can help the person that needed a place to move to get away from the black people, the spics and the crime.....well, maybe not the crime...the soviet union would work for you i do believe. i am a white male from the south, and i do appreciate people who would like to make things better for all, but just remember that when you get rid of the people you dont like, the crime will still be there. ignorance is one way to mask what you see as a problem, but also remember that our gov't. is so busy helping other countries that they have forgotten what it means to help one another where we live... i am sorry you feel this way, but instead of sending donations to foreign aide, give a homeless person a blanket, buy them a hot meal, and let them know that someone really does care about them....as that could easily be you....and by the way....do not get me wrong though.. i do think that if you want to live here you should adapt to the english language, get a ssn, and get a job, and an education if possible...if the above doesn't work, then try my first suggestion....everyone would be better off with one less racist to deal with....

I presently live in rural south Florida on 5 ½ acres of land. You would think that that would be enough but it has only made me want more. I love living in the country. I love the dirt roads, the bright lights of the moon and the stars and most of all communicating with nature. I have learned what it means to be a good steward and care giver to this planet. All around me, progress is pushing in. The wildlife around here has found that my little space is a safe haven where they are welcome. I respect their space and they respect mine. For my efforts, I am allowed the privilege of observing them in all their glory. I share my space with animals that some people have never seen and unfortunately because of “progress” may never see again. I am looking for a larger piece of land in the country in another state. I have been bending towards the mid west but I have some serious concerns. It is terrible that in 2007 that the concerns that I have still exist, but I am a single Black American female and I realize that there are places that would not only not embrace my presence in their community but I fear that they would not be above causing me harm. I am a registered nurse. My grandmother was a Native American from a reservation in Arizona. My father was a Black man that served his country with pride. He raised his children with love and kindness. He taught them the importance of community and sharing. He died young but he left a strong and vibrant legacy. The small town where he lived and died still mourn his passing and if you hear the residents speak of him you would not be able to tell if he were black or white and no one there really cares because it is his deeds and his sprit that they speak of and call to mind. My mother was also a nurse and worked for years with the Navy. I served my country as a nurse in the Air Force and I continue to serve my community as a nurse. My family has always been givers. We have never been takers and we have always made an effort to leave every place we have left our footprints a better place. Unfortunately, there are people that will never know that because they only see color. Racism, bigotry and prejudice keep them blind and insulated from others that could bring goods things into their lives. People come in all shapes, colors and sizes. People are good, bad and in-between. I don’t understand why people that are prejudice don’t realized that even if they never see or come in contact with a person of another race that this will not prevent them from being hurt, robbed, depressed, poor, rich, etc. Many things that happen to us are outside of our control. We can only choose how we decide to respond the elements and occurrences in our lives. I am still looking for my little piece of country. If any one knows of a place in rural America that is looking for a good neighbor and where I will feel welcomed and can call home; let me know.

I've never heard of Progressive farmer. So if he visited various places and then tells which places he liked they would be his choices. My choice is NYC. I'd like to visit some one's farm and milk his cows and ride his horses if I get an invitation. But I'd like to live in NYC. There is no place like it.

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If any farmer would want to invite me to milk his cows my email is fakir005@aim.com

Talk about quaility of living- good schools-fair tax rate and affordable homes-Come to Washington, Iowa.

Located near the University of Iowa and a host of Community Colleges, the region boasts the talents of artists in residence-Greg Brown- Bo Ramsey-authors-The Writer's Workshop.
Homes? You can find a 2000 sq ft homes for $60,000 on up. New developments offer excepional homes that suit discriminating tastes.
GolfCourse- Radio Station- a local paper -well maintained highways with short commutes to Iowa City- Davenport-Cedar Rapids-
Get away from the Rat Race-Enjoy Life-
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Another great place Grand Junction, Colorado
still reasonable prices. Weather much better
than Denver (4 hours away). Desert climate, little
snow, melts in 1 day. Ski resort 45 minutes away.
Powerhorn local. Aspen 2 hrs away. Scenic
Colorado Monument. Unemployement less than 3%.
Great place to raise a family or retire. For more
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FARMERS DO NOT NEED PEOPLE WITH TWO LEFT FEET TO MILK THEIR COWS. IT IS MOSTLY DONE BY MACHINE. IF NOT THEN THE MILKER MUST KNOW HOW TO MILK AND HAVE THE RIGHT TOUCH. IF NOT THE COWS WON'T LET DOWN THEIR MILK AND CAN BE HARMED BY INCORRECT TOUCH. STAY IN NYC.
TO THE NURSE WHO WANTS MORE LAND, THAT IS WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR. I WOULD LIKE TO RENT A PORTION OF LAND WHERE I CAN HAVE PRIVACY AND NATURE WITH THE LEAST NUMBER OF PEOPLE. I WOULD HAVE SMALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND A SMALL GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN. I AM RETIRED BUT NOT INACTIVE. I WANT A small HOUSE OR TRAILER AS I WOULD BE OUTSIDE OR TRAVELLING THE GREATER AMOUNT OF TIME. I WILL START LOOKING IN APRIL. A PLACE THAT IS UNDER 90F IN THE SUMMER IS A MUST. I HAVE A LARGE BREED OF DOG THAT DOES NOT TAKE THE HOT WEATHER WELL. HE SAVED MY HOUSE FROM BURNING DOWN AND SO SAVED MY LIFE. HE IS MY BEST BUDDY. HE LOVES ME UNCONDITIONALLY; DOES NOT LIE, STEAL OR GOSSIP, IS VERY SMART AND IS MORE AMUSING THAN MOST PEOPLE I KNOW. HE IS 14TH GENERATION OF MY OWN BREEDING AS SO HE IS WHAT I LOOK FOR IN A DOG; NO ACCIDENT.
ANY SUGGESTIONS ABOUT A PLACE TO LOOK AT TO RENT OR BUY CHEAP LAND WITH CHEAP TAXES AND BASIC NECESSITIES OF WATER AND ELECTRICITY. I LIVE SIMPLY AND HAVE NO DESIRE TO IMPRESS ANYONE.

To: Felicia Luburich
Hello there, I happened to read your request for a Small home on some land in a quiet neighborhood. My husband and I have such a home on 1/2 acre of land on a dead end street just outside of Columbus Ohio. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, laundry area, livingroom, diningroom, kitchen, new furnace, a 1 and 2 car garage, plus a garden shed. There are other dogs in the neighborhood. I believe there are only 14 homes on our street. All have at least 1/2 acre lots and bigger. The area is called San Marguerita, it was started by Italians and Yougoslavians. It's near US 70, I-270 and St Rt 33 and not far from Ohio State University. My husband's health is fair and we're soon, moving to Arizona and we'll be selling the home soon. I'll be glad to send you information on it. I was told it was a Sears Package Home and was build by a husband and wife. They raised one child there. We are the third owners and have had it almost 20 years. My daughter found it and was going to rent it and I went with her to see it and mentioned that I'd like to buy it and retire there. Been there, done that, now off to AZ! We have another home in the country in West Jefferson Ohio on 2 acres.Homes here are farther apart. More room for a large dog. It also has a new furnace, new hot water tank, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Large livingroom, diningoom, kitchen, Large sunroom, Full basement in this one, attatched 2 car garage, a garden barn and a 33'x 63' barn. We back up to a farm with Belguim Horses and the farm house is a brick about 1 acre away on the side of us. This home is about 1/2 mile off US 142 and 1 1/2 miles from US 40. We do have one interested family on this one. She's coming next week to see it. Neither home is on the market to the public yet. We're in the process of getting them ready to be listed. I just want to thank you for letting me tell you about our 2 homes, we love them dearly. By the way our oldest grandson lives in the small one and may be getting married soon and moving.

Salem, Virginia is the place to be! Very little crime, good tax base, friendly people and a great educational system are just a few of its attributes.
We're not far from Washington D.C. and close enough to WV to do some great skiing or the Outer Banks to fish. Salem is truly God's country!

I live in Surry Virginia. My house was built in 1915 and is pretty new by Surry standards. We have a lot of farm land here, but no Starbucks, movie theater or cable tv. We have to drive to Williamsburg to grocerie shop, and that includes a ferry ride. I love it. No crime, no traffic jams and the children are polite.