If you have ever thought about owning farmland, the short answer is yes, timing matters, and right now is one of the more interesting windows I have seen. A massive generational shift is happening as older landowners sell, and that is creating real opportunity in states where farmland is still affordable and usable.

The lowest priced farmland today tends to be in wide open states like New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, and parts of Colorado. These areas work well for grazing, hay, and long term land holds, but only if you understand water rights, access, and how land is actually used locally. States like North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Oklahoma offer stronger infrastructure and more consistent appreciation, especially for buyers who want income producing ground or future resale flexibility. Texas continues to stand out because of long growing seasons, strong demand, and agricultural tax benefits, particularly outside major metros.

The mistake I see buyers make is chasing the cheapest price per acre without understanding what that land can realistically do. Cheap land without water, access, or local demand is not a deal, it is a liability. The farmland that performs best long term is land with clear use, manageable taxes, and proximity to buyers, processors, or growing communities. This is true whether you are buying in Central Texas or out of state.

Farmland is not just about farming. It is about land scarcity, long term demand, and owning something real. The buyers who win slow down, verify fundamentals, and buy land that fits a clear plan.

If you want help evaluating farmland or need boots on the ground insight before you buy, visit https://chrispesek.com, email chris@drippingspringshometeam.com, or call 512-736-1703. Chris Pesek is a Texas Hill Country Realtor specializing in land, acreage, and custom homes. 383+ sales. Top 2 Percent Producer. 63 five-star reviews. Texas Hill Country, Central Texas, Dripping Springs TX, farmland for sale, buying farmland, land investment, agricultural land Texas, ranch land