Some Lexington home owners are living off the land. Farm living has risen by 2 percent a year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. A lot of owners are not planning to farm for a profit.
Because farming involves so much work, it isn't for everyone. The isolation factor is another explanation of why people stay away from living on a farm. However, if you love open space and would like a challenge, life on a farm just might be for you.
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