Several Santa Barbara home owners are living off the earth. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, farm living has increased at the rate of 2 percent a year. A lot of owners aren't planning to farm for a profit.
Because farming involves so much work, it is not for everybody. Isolation is another reason why people stay away from moving to a farm. Nevertheless, if you enjoy open space and are looking for a challenge, life on a farm just might be for you.
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