GETTING ESTABLISHED 



The expansion of city areas is greatly curtailed 

 and is not likely to be resumed soon. 



The most important time to get expert 

 opinion as to location is at the beginning and 

 not after purchasing. There are available in 

 every locality persons whose advice is useful 

 in such matters. The county agricultural agent 

 located in nearly every county seat knows the 

 countryside and his advice on the subject of 

 definite location should be sought once one has 

 decided upon the general area which seems 

 attractive. In determining on specific location 

 the bank which has a clientele in the country 

 will often be found a helpful guide through 

 suggestions or through ability to refer the 

 questioner to reputable and informed persons 

 with more definite knowledge. 



Another source of information is the local 

 dealer in farm supplies. He will be found to 

 know general soil types in the vicinity, especially 

 those types which bring business to him because 

 they are productive. Owners of such land are 

 able to buy and use to advantage the supplies 

 he has to offer to the grower. 



Size of Tract. There is the possibility that a 

 person who goes back to the land may acquire 

 too little land as well as too much. Inadequate 

 land resources may seriously hinder possibilities 

 of revenue from the place and cramp facilities for 



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