Title: What Makes for Good Farm Land? | Gone Outdoors | Your Adventure Awaits
Headings: What Makes for Good Farm Land?
What Makes for Good Farm Land?
Soil
Drainage
Climate
Location
History

Content: Any animals raised there also need to have a dry, comfortable environment. While this has to do with the soil, it also has to do with the topography of the land and what is underneath the soil layer. Land that is too low in a valley or concave so that it collects rainwater without being able to drain quickly is not an ideal place for plants or animals. On the same note, soil with subsurface water that is invading the root space of plants will simply stunt the growth of the plants, rather than benefiting them. Climate
The USDA and other organizations produce maps that help farmers decide if certain plant varieties are viable in your climate. These maps usually divide areas into zones that are ten degrees colder (or warmer) than each other. While you might think that the best farmland would always be in warm areas, it is really what location is best for the plant to be grown. Some plants prefer cooler temperatures. Location
Today, good farmland is usually located in an area that has other farms in it already. The reason for this is that a farm shouldn’t be near anything that could potentially harm the quality of the crops grown or the animals raised there.