Relocating to a small, rural community is not for everyone. But for families that can make it work, saving tens of thousands of dollars on the cost of a lot can make all the difference in whether or not they can afford to own their own home. The Center for Rural Affairs has compiled information about rural communities that offer mini-homestead programs - see www.cfra.org/freeland - as part of their Renew Rural America webpages. These pages explore three key strategies for rural revitalization, namely new farming and ranching options as well as small business development and community development. Whether you're looking for "free-land" to build a house on, or a variety of other information about revitalizing rural communities, you can find answers to your questions at http://www.cfra.org/renewrural.