Maggie's Farm

I grew up on a 200-acre century farm, and it's still being run by my father. So it's been through much -- several wars and the Great Depression. It's interesting to see the foundations of various houses that stood there, even through the short period of 120 years. There were successes and failures.

Land was considered a poor investment after the Depression and the New Deal, because the taxes were simply too high to make it work. My Dad spent $300 on three acres to add to a corner, and it was a hard decision because of the taxes.

The important backstop to holding on to your land is having a Constitutional Republic that encourages private property, and another need is a local government that gives farmers a break on taxes. A Communist system, which is the end result of Obama's and other Marxist ideology, would confiscate your labor or your land and put it to work for the state.

Being able to provide your own heat through wood fires and doing some gardening and farming might see you through some things, sure, but in worst-case scenarios your farm is going to look mighty appetizing to the powers that be. And think about water rights - those are easily taken away from you by the EPA -- look at the farmers in California. Also, you'll still want cash for medical care and toiletries. I suggest diversifying just like everyone else, and joining with others to get the Marxists out of government.