Detailed site survey for an off grid property.

For our April workshop we did a property walk and site survey on a friend's land. His goal is to turn this into an off grid property. We include clips of some of the on-site brainstorming conversations.

- 3 Acre lot in NE KS. Currently pasture with trees (hedge, oak, hackberry, cedar) along the S side, which borders a creek/ravine.

- Land slopes down to the SE. Most of the land is south facing slope (good for solar and gardens).

- USDA Zone 6A

Goals are important.

Goal: Turnaround property in 5-6 years and retire.

- Do a proof of concept for off grid:

- 2 shipping containers, on trench footings, with a roof in between, enclosed space, and slab floor.

- Solar for power

- Rain catchment for water

- Compost toilet

Important considerations for a small acreage property:

- How much easement will you need? (building from the road or fence).

- How much space will be taken up by septic system and laterals? If putting in septic, this would limit your growing area. (Because of this, he will not initially put in a septic system).

Episode website: https://thrivingthefuture.com/choosing-land

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