Your hometown sounds breathtaking. I also love to see natural beauty and adventure. For me, I just couldn't resist the community aspect and it’s what makes my hometown very special.
There's a chance some people will still be that way and not change. I love being to a place where people have a welcoming spirit. It makes you feel at home.
I come from a small town (used to be less than 2000, but the outskirts (the woods) got merged at one point which brought it up to 4200. There's still no city council or mayor or whatnot as it's under the guidance of the county which has a population of 68,000. However, to reach the other 64,000 people, you would have to drive 20-50 miles in 5 different directions to get to the hotspots, and even those areas have wooded areas with plenty of people on 1-20~ acre lots.
From the city or near the city? That's what makes a difference to me.
Farming is good and very lucrative if done in large scale. Aside from that, it's also a great way to connect with nature and feel its tenderness.
Farming can be lucrative even in a small scale. It does not always have to bring in money, if you can save money, it is beneficial. If you grow your own food, you can save a lot of money
My grandma loves farming even in her old age. She will take us along with her when she was alive. The only thing we can do there is to keep her company till she's done.
