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

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When people are looking for good farmland, what they are searching for is a property that is ideal for farming crops or raising animals. There are many factors making land optimum for the purpose of growing plants, including soil quality, climate and location. Even those who are raising only animals need farmland that is able to grow quality pasture for the animals to eat. Soil
One of the most important aspects of a successful farm is the quality of the soil. Good soil is full of organic material and has the ability to effectively transport water and nutrients to plants. It does this by having a high quantity of rich biological components, and by having a balance of sand, clay, dirt and rock that provides a stable, well-drained environment for plants. Drainage
A very swampy property is unusable for almost anything. Plants need to have well-drained soil that will maintain some moisture, but will also allow water to drain away.