What to do with the 5 acres sitting idle? I purchased a 28…
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What to do with the 5 acres sitting idle?
I purchased a 28 acre property back in September of 2025. Since then, I have been working on countless projects out there and have many ideas for the future of the property, including planting chestnuts, orchards, and all the other fun stuff.
However, there is currently a 5 acre field that the previous owner had used as a food plot for hunting. He planted corn along the perimeter and the remainder with soybeans, alfalfa. Although, now it is mostly just dead stalks of corn, goldenrod, ragweed, etc.
At this time, I don't have immediate plans to utilize this 5 acres and I think it makes sense to keep it open for the long term, as the remainder of the property has trees, so I figure this could remain as open land, at least for now until I find a permanent use for it in the future.
I was initially thinking I would go through the process of seeding it myself, but with my limited infrastructure and lack of equipment at the moment, I realize it would be kind of an expensive and pointless venture.
Should I just leave it as is and let natural succession take place or maybe lease it out to someone to use for hay or perhaps something else?
I would like the soil to continue becoming healthier in this area and not deplete it in anyway. I'd also like to keep it accessible and as an area for wildlife to utilize.
#home
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I purchased a 28 acre property back in September of 2025. Since then, I have been working on countless projects out there and have many ideas for the future of the property, including planting chestnuts, orchards, and all the other fun stuff.
However, there is currently a 5 acre field that the previous owner had used as a food plot for hunting. He planted corn along the perimeter and the remainder with soybeans, alfalfa. Although, now it is mostly just dead stalks of corn, goldenrod, ragweed, etc.
At this time, I don't have immediate plans to utilize this 5 acres and I think it makes sense to keep it open for the long term, as the remainder of the property has trees, so I figure this could remain as open land, at least for now until I find a permanent use for it in the future.
I was initially thinking I would go through the process of seeding it myself, but with my limited infrastructure and lack of equipment at the moment, I realize it would be kind of an expensive and pointless venture.
Should I just leave it as is and let natural succession take place or maybe lease it out to someone to use for hay or perhaps something else?
I would like the soil to continue becoming healthier in this area and not deplete it in anyway. I'd also like to keep it accessible and as an area for wildlife to utilize.
#home
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