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Merridale Farms is all about guiding nature to produce high-quality, all-natural products that are farm crafted cider (and other spirits) made with heritage cider apples, slowly fermenting the juice from the first apple pressing.

At Merridale they work with nature, work to reduce their environmental footprint and also strive to be a force for good both in the environment and in their community.

For more on Merridale Farms and the business of cider, please see the November-December 2022 issue of Small Farm Canada.

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Cheapest States to Buy Farmland in America

Video: Cheapest States to Buy Farmland in America

The United States has more than 895 million acres of farmland, which includes all rural land tied to farming operations, from highly fertile Midwest cornfields to vast grazing ranges in the West, as well as the undeveloped rural land, which is often sold as ranches, homesteads, or uncultivated lots. Nowadays investing in rural land is very lucrative even billionaires like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett have bought up thousands of acres of farmland across America. In contrast to investors, agricultural companies, and business moguls, some buy farmland for their own requisites, like starting a small farmstead, creating a cottage, and becoming self-resilient. In this video we have ranked the top cheapest states to buy farmland according to the per-acre land value, which is accumulated from the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA’s per-acre land values come from an annual survey, which is cross-checked with actual sales data, appraisals, and market trends to ensure accuracy. So here are The top Cheapest States to Buy Farmland.