EAGLESTAR.NET LAND AND PROPERTY REVIEW
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Issue #75
August 20, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:
Properties of the Week:
- DE, FL, KY, NM, & SC
Dust Bowl Days:
- Pt. 2, Is Soil Conservation Worth The Cost?
Sponsor's Corner:
- Remote Alaska Lodge Hideaway
Auction News:
- FL(2), GA(2), MI, MO, NE(2), OK, & PA
LandTerms.com Term of the Week:
- Arpent


The answer lies in the soil.
- Traditional gardening advice


PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK
Lakefront and Lake Access Lots
Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky
1.1 Acres - $59,900
Western Shores on Kentucky Lake is a magnificent waterfront living community on
the shores of gorgeous Kentucky Lake. There are breath-taking views overlooking
the "Land Between the Lakes" situated between Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake. 1
to 3 acre lakefront and lake access homesites with gorgeous mix of hardwoods.
Listing ID: 24854. Photos, map, and seller contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/blt.html

Mountain View Home Site
Moriarty, Torrance County, New Mexico
1 Acre - $2,500
There are very beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains from the northwest to
the southwest - a very pretty view of the long range from the property! There
is an excellent bladed dirt road leading along the south of the property. To
the west seven lots away is an excellent graveled road. Listing ID: 24619.
Photos, map, and seller contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/hth16-.html

Commercial Property on Busy Highway
Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina
1.1 Acres - $225,000
300 feet of road frontage, Brick and metal building, C-store possibility, Could
be RV/car sales or truck stop. Great development opportunity or investment
opportunity on well traveled highway. Listing ID: 24853. Photos, map, and
seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/aas.html

2 Country Homes and Shop
Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware
19.78 Acres - $500,000
This property price just reduced to $500,000. 2 homes & large shop on 19.78
acres nestled among the Delaware beaches. Great potential for business
opportunity, horse farm, development or just quiet living. Located 8 miles from
the Ocean City, Maryland, and 4 miles from the Bayside Country Club. Listing
ID: 20338. Photos, map, and seller contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/bmcg.html

Lime Rock Mining Opportunity
Fort Mead, Polk County, Florida
3498 Acres - $34,000,000
Mining/investment opportunity: 150 million tons of D.O.T quality lime rock.
Permitting in process. Paved road (3-road frontage). Also excellent hunting -
deer, turkey, hog. Beautiful rolling terrain with open pasture, pine and
cypress. Email owner for mine report. Listing ID: 25055. Photos, map, and
seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/mntr.html


DUST BOWL DAYS: SOIL CONSERVATION AND FARM TENURE
Part 2: Is Soil Conservation Worth the Cost?
In the last issue of the Land and Property Review, we started to take a look at
the effect that farm tenure (renting vs. owning) has on the adoption of soil
conservation practices. Soil conservation has been shown to create farm topsoil
conditions that are sustainable, stable, and resistant to man- and nature-made
catastrophes like the terrible dust storms that occurred in North America
during the Dust Bowl of the 1930's. But are these practices affordable for
individual farmers - and are they worth it in terms of the benefits to the
farmer, to society, and to our local ecosystems?

The first part in this series ("It Couldn't Happen Again, Right?") discussed
how deep plowing of soil and the lack of conservation strategies led in part to
the Dust Bowl, which devastated both the farms of North America and its
agrarian economy throughout the 1930's. This horrible event, which saw millions
of tons of high-quality topsoil carried aloft in huge dust storms known as
"black blizzards", was a major cause of the Great Depression, still the most
drastic and devastating economic downturn in modern history.

Since the time of the Dust Bowl, much has been done to introduce soil
conservation techniques into agriculture worldwide - but many programs are
still lacking in both funds and in soil conservation resources available to
local farmers. Knowledge of relatively cheap and easy conservation techniques
has expanded greatly, including the use of a soil cover (live crop or mulch),
encouraging "biological tillage" by soil organisms, and conservation tillage
(medium-till or no-till) practices. However, many farmers still do not actively
use techniques like these - and the question of whether or not they are willing
to do so remains inextricably linked to the question of whether they own or
rent their farm.

Like most issues that are flavored with a twist of economics, soil conservation
as it relates to farm tenure can be boiled down to its essence: cost versus
benefits. Even the motivation of preventing another Dust Bowl-like catastrophe
will not be enough to cause an individual farmer to adopt conservation
practices if it is too expensive to do so. The good news is that many long-term
studies have shown that using soil conservation practices increases farm
profitability, both on an individual and a regional scale. Farmers who employ
soil conservation techniques generally realize higher returns and productivity
over conventional (deep) tillage. This is mostly because of reduced machine,
fuel, and labor costs and livestock and crop yields that remain the same or are
actually increased as a result of conservation tillage and other strategies.

And the good news continues: soil conservation provides not only short-term and
long-term economic net benefits to individual farmers, but also greater
societal and ecologic benefits, as well. Social benefits include stronger and
more robust regional economies where large-scale soil conservation practices
have been adopted, and improved downstream fishing and reduced dredging costs
because topsoil is retained on the farm and not washed into local rivers,
lakes, and streams. Ecological benefits (many of which can also be considered
social benefits) include more regular surface hydrology processes, better water
quality, reduced sediment in local waterways, and an increase in carbon
sequestration, thought to slow the rate of global climate change.

In nearly every way, then, soil conservation is clearly worth the cost. Most
soil conservation practices have been shown to actually increase a farm's
profitability and productivity while protecting and conserving what is perhaps
the farm's most valuable asset. But is it possible for these benefits to be
realized by renter-farmers, and can that influence a renter's decision to
implement conservation practices? And what steps can a farm landlord take to
encourage (or even require) that soil conservation be practiced by his or her
tenants? Join us in 2 weeks to find out.


SPONSOR'S CORNER
Lakefront Alaska Wilderness Property For Sale
Lodge and Guest Cabins Near Denali National Park
5 Acres - $595,000
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Located above timberline just SE of Denali, an in-holding completely surrounded
by State Lands, this is truly a unique one-of-a-kind property. Currently
operating as a lodge, this could be your own private retreat or run as a
business. Hunting, hiking, wildlife nature, skiing, mushing all with Mt
McKinley right out your back door. This property has 10 structures including
the main lodge/home, guest cabins, workshop, shower/washroom, dock house,
greenhouse and storage, all set up to move into. Listing ID: 20857. Photos,
map, and seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/knp.html


AUCTION NEWS
Browse thumbnail photos and short property descriptions at
http://www.eaglestar.net/Land_Auction_Calendar/index.html

Country Living with All the Extras
Auction: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Neosho, Newton County, Missouri
20 Acres
Country living at its finest. This completely custom 3BR 4.5BA home for sale
offers 6,252+/- sf of living space and was built in 2005. Also on the property
is a 1200+/- sf equipment building that matches the main home. Situated on 20
acres of Ozark beauty. Listing ID: 25271. Photos, map, and seller contact
information at http://www.eaglestar.net/ww2.html

Commercial Acreage with Highway Frontage
Auction: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Langley, Mayes County, Oklahoma
40 Acres
Opportunity to purchase 40+/-ac in two parcels conveniently located on Hwy 28
across from Sonic and Lakeway Plaza with mature trees, some rolling terrain,
and approximately 1320' highway frontage. Listing ID: 25352. Photos, map, and
seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/ww7.html

Secluded 5 BR Home on Wooded Lot
Auction: Friday, August 28, 2009
Oakland/Rochester, Oakland County, Michigan
2.56 Acres
Stately home situated on 2.56+/- ac, tucked away on a wooded lot at the end of
a cul-de-sac. This large home features 5BR 6 full and 1 half baths, as well as
5,945+/- sf of living space. Three-story home with a three-car attached garage.
Large two-tier deck in back has a gazebo. Listing ID: 25272. Photos, map, and
seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/ww3.html

Rosemary Beach Oceanfront Home
Auction: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Panama City, Bay County, Florida
0.23 Acres
Moroccan inspired home on Rosemary Beach. Beachfront home with beautiful wood
floors and tile bathrooms, featuring 3BR 3BA and 2,400+/- sf. Located on a
cul-de-sac only steps from the beach. Living room has French doors leading out
to the deck overlooking the ocean. Built in 2002 on 0.23+/- ac. Listing ID:
25273. Photos, map, and seller contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/ww4.html

Historic Commercial Property For Sale
Auction: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia
Historic Greek Revival home constructed in 1867, and is currently listed in the
Brooks County records as the oldest verifiable residence in the City of
Quitman. Great commercial opportunity for a bed and breakfast, or primary
residence. 6+ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 5,420+/- sf. Listing ID: 25274.
Photos, map and seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/ww5.html

Multi-Property Auction Event
Auction: August 11 - August 29, 2009
Florida and Georgia
9,000 Acres
A huge variety of small and large parcels will be offered. This spectacular
real estate auction event will take place from Tuesday, August 11 to Saturday,
August 29. Over 25 properties and more than 150 different parcels will be
offered throughout 10 Florida and Georgia Counties to include: Jefferson,
Sumter, Citrus, Hamilton, Echols (Georgia), Pasco, Polk, Hernando and Hillsboro
(Florida). Listing ID: 25338. Photos, map and seller contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/tsr.html

Martin Grass & Pivot Irrigated Land Auction
Auction: Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Imperial, Dundy and Chase Counties, Nebraska
$1,715,000 (Combined minimum bid) - 5,151 Total Acres
5,151 acres to be sold at auction on September 1, 2009. Seldom does the
opportunity become available to purchase Nebraska sandhill pasture & pivot
irrigation in this area. Located southwest of Champion and Imperial, Nebraska
in Dundy County & Chase County, Nebraska. Listing ID: 25270. Photos, map, and
seller contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/jrbck.html

Dryland and Pasture Agricultural Land
Auction: Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sidney, Cheyenne County, Nebraska
1,566 (+/-) Acres - $807,500
1,566 acres of dryland and pasture to be sold at auction on September 10, 2009.
This land for sale provides an opportunity to add dryland wheatland and pasture
to your current cattle, horse, livestock ranch, or farming operation. Listing
ID: 25425. Photos, map, and seller contact information at
http://www.eaglestar.net/fsk.html

Glendorn Estate Resort For Sale
Auction: Sunday, October 4, 2009
Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania
1,237 Acres
Glendorn is a 1,237-acre estate adjacent to Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National
Forest. This one-of-a-kind estate was created as a private retreat in the
1920s. Known for its world-class trout fishing, Glendorn currently operates as
a luxury Relais & Chateaux resort. Listing ID: 25421. Photos, map, and seller
contact information at http://www.eaglestar.net/ww8.html


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Arpent
Unit of area measurement (usually applied to land) equal to approximately 5/6th
of an acre, used in France, Louisiana, and Quebec. One (1) arpent is equal to
0.8448 acres or about 36,800 square feet.

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