Agrihoods: Suburban Farming Trend or Lifestyle Gimmick? | Damian Mason
Damian Mason - The Business of Agriculture
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Agrihoods—residential communities built around working farms—are on the rise across the U.S., blending suburban convenience with rural aesthetics. In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with Steve Bruere, president of The Peoples Company and developer of Middlebrook, Iowa’s first agrihood. They explore whether agrihoods are just a trendy real estate gimmick or a viable model for sustainable community living. With over 200 such developments nationwide, could your region be next?
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