Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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?

Key topics include:
- What defines an agrihood and how they function
- Why suburban buyers are drawn to agricultural themes
- Economic and land-use considerations for agrihood projects
- The potential impact on real estate and rural identity

This is a must-listen for land investors, real estate developers, rural economic strategists, and ag professionals curious about merging agriculture with modern residential planning.

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