Being a Good Neighbor: Tips for Country Living

By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Updated on October 18, 2024
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by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

Neighbor etiquette, being a good neighbor & tips to create and maintain friendly bonds with your fellow farmers.

Whether you’re a longtime country resident with just-transplanted city folk moving in next door, or you’re preparing to be the new neighbor yourself, neighborhood relationships in the countryside are particularly important.

You might think that because neighbors are separated by many acres or even miles in the country, you don’t have to worry about them. Out of sight, out of mind. But interactions with your neighbors can be more common in rural areas. And there’s a good reason for that – out here, a good neighbor can be a lifeline.

A good neighbor can help you in a crisis, especially if emergency services are far away, and neighbors with complementary farming skills can work together. One of the greatest benefits of good relationships in a rural town is that you may find someone who can hay your fields or help with a harvest or barn build in exchange for a skill or produce. Bartering with neighbors is a great way to form bonds: Just always offer a fair bargain.

Being a Good Neighbor Tips

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