Bo Grimes, Land and Property Specialist

04/09/2026

What's an acre worth?

10/30/2025

What to Check Before You Build on Rural Land in Georgia': null

Building a home or cabin on Rural Land in Georgia can be one of the most rewarding investments in Georgia Real Estate. Whether you’re working with...

08/27/2025

https://bogrimes.com/articles/how-much-is-an-acre-of-land-worth-in-georgia-in-2025

Buying or selling land in Georgia starts with one key question: how much is an acre worth right now? In 2025, prices vary widely across the state depending on location, land use, and demand. Whether you’re a buyer looking for the best deal or a seller planning to list your property, here’s what ...

08/19/2025

USDA ends solar/wind projects on farms.

The move is the latest by the Trump administration to stall development of wind and solar energy, which Trump says are unreliable, expensive and dependent on Chinese supply chains.

08/12/2025

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/invest-1-000-real-estate-212518313.html

For decades, investing in real estate was seen as a game for the wealthy — the kind of thing you only got into once you'd saved enough for a hefty down payment and had the patience to take on tenants, repairs, and property taxes. But in 2025, that's ...

08/06/2025

What is a Land Trust? https://www.acrevalue.com/resources/finance/what_is_a_land_trust/ via

Learn the basics of what a land trust is, their types, benefits, and drawbacks, to see how they can protect, manage, or conserve your property.

08/04/2025

https://www.acrevalue.com/resources/blog/what-is-a-land-use-plan-and-why-it-matters-for-landowners/

Learn how land use plans shape future property potential and why understanding them is essential for landowners, buyers, and developers.

08/04/2025

Not even a 0% mortgage rate would make buying a house affordable in these 6 U.S. cities

Home prices are at the crux of the housing affordability crisis in the U.S.

08/01/2025

Don't confuse them again, here is the difference between a Hectare and an acre

In agriculture, land measurement is very important for planning, managing crops, and understanding productivity. Two common units used worldwide are the acre and the hectare.

Acre is mainly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other countries.

Hectare is widely used globally, especially in countries that follow the metric system.

How Big Are They?

1 Acre = about 4,047 square meters (or roughly 0.4 hectares)

1 Hectare = 10,000 square meters (or roughly 2.47 acres)

So, a hectare is more than twice the size of an acre.

Why Does This Matter in Agriculture?

Farmers need to know the size of their land to calculate how much seed, fertilizer, or water they need. It also helps when using machines in mechanized agriculture — tractors, harvesters, and other equipment — to cover large areas efficiently.

Mechanized Agriculture

Mechanized agriculture means using machines instead of manual labor for planting, tending, and harvesting crops. This approach can improve productivity, save time, and reduce labor costs, especially on large farms.

When working with machines, precise knowledge of land size is crucial. For example, a tractor’s fuel consumption, working speed, and capacity can be planned based on acres or hectares.

08/01/2025

Prices have increased just a wee bit.