Consideration

Brain Storming


Must be within 40 miles of major urban center.  
     40 Miles is the 'magic' number.
Must have reasonable 'farmers market' to start
Inspected Kitchen (estim 10000.00)
Must know on-farm slaughter laws (for poultry for commercial sale)
Must know on farm sale of eggs regulations
Must know off farm regulations for egg sales
Must now on-farm slaughter laws for local use only sheep/cattle/pigs
Must know off farm slaughter regulations for all meat animals
Must be within 40 miles of an abattoir.




Nice to have:
     local 4H clubs
     local rotary clubs
     local growers association
     local Co-Op


Buy the land outright.  Must remember for most land loans must have 40% down payment.
Oregon Tax Credits for maintaining riparian zones (annual inspections)
Must have approved zoning use rights.
Easy to get building permits.
    Keep in mind that skidded outbuilding often qualify as 'temporary' and therefor require no permit.


Build a minimalist house for weekend/vacation work.  
Home depot $10,000.00 'cabin' concept
    http://www.shelter-kit.com/kits.php?kit=lofthouse


These kit homes look awesome.  Probably a bit pricey considering you don't have to even drill any holes, but might be worth looking into.  A 25,000 mortgage for a 3 bedroom home is manageable. 


    Running water (yes)
    Outhouse (yes)
    Electricity (yes)
    Woodfire warmed (yes)
    Telephone/cell access
    Propane generator (yes)
    Solar cells (maybe)
    Windpower (maybe)
    Water mill (if possible)




For self sufficiency
    Truck Garden
    Wheat
    Orchard
    
4 wheel drive truck (w/tow hitch and trailer)
4 wheel drive tractor (w/ front loader bucket/skidder)
portable sawmill




Pond
    w/catfish to eat the chicken guts
Stream
Well
Rainwater Cistern


Money Makers
Chickens - to sell meat/eggs
Sheep - meat and milk/cheese
Cattle - meat/milk
Pigs - pigerators for barn midden after winter cleanup , de-stumping the fields and meat