01-06-2011, 01:24 AM
I think in these tough economic times we do need to adjust the regs on housing on AG land. For centuries, the whole family lived on one piece of land to farm and numerous houses or one great big house. That house or houses held grandparents, parents, kids, and their children - sometimes 5 generations in order to make farm viable.
Although ag land is not farmed as much as it was, it is still a viable option for one family to live on a piece of ag land and need quarters for grandparents, parents, kids, and their kids.
Honestly if we look at it - being able to have our parents nearby, independent but yet 200 ft away is a way better, cheaper, healthier solution than a retirement home. We had my grandmother with us until she died at 99. What an invaluable opportunity that was! Between her and my aunt they took care of my niece on the rare occasions that both parents were busy for a few hours!
And honestly, the PD is crazy is they somehow think 3-4 generations of people can all cook in the same kitchen with no blow-ups! [
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Although ag land is not farmed as much as it was, it is still a viable option for one family to live on a piece of ag land and need quarters for grandparents, parents, kids, and their kids.
Honestly if we look at it - being able to have our parents nearby, independent but yet 200 ft away is a way better, cheaper, healthier solution than a retirement home. We had my grandmother with us until she died at 99. What an invaluable opportunity that was! Between her and my aunt they took care of my niece on the rare occasions that both parents were busy for a few hours!
And honestly, the PD is crazy is they somehow think 3-4 generations of people can all cook in the same kitchen with no blow-ups! [
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