Sarah,
Well, we're in Chester County, but only a short drive to the Lancaster County border. As I'm sure you know, there are tons of Amish and Mennonites in the area, so the concept of religious, home-schooling, self-sufficient folks is relatively mainstream. I don't know specific laws/restrictions for the county/township you'll be in, but where we live is pretty hands-off. We were told by our township official when we asked about livestock limits that "nobody really cares, unless your neighbors complain." We are well over our limit for our acreage (shh!) and it's really not an issue with anyone.
Weather-wise, it's what they call "temperate," whatever that means. This summer has been pretty cool, but summers tend to be medium-hot (highs of 85-90) and humid. Winters are medium-cold (depending on what you're used to), bottoming out at maybe 10 degrees - rarely colder than that. Snow falls through January and February into March, with maybe one or two "major" (more than 1') falls per year. Drought is not usually a problem.
As for the political climate, I would say it's very mixed. I would say that there's a mix of opinions but very little political activity.
I'm happy to answer any other questions that might come to mind. I hope the move works out for you!
LeeAnn
Well, we're in Chester County, but only a short drive to the Lancaster County border. As I'm sure you know, there are tons of Amish and Mennonites in the area, so the concept of religious, home-schooling, self-sufficient folks is relatively mainstream. I don't know specific laws/restrictions for the county/township you'll be in, but where we live is pretty hands-off. We were told by our township official when we asked about livestock limits that "nobody really cares, unless your neighbors complain." We are well over our limit for our acreage (shh!) and it's really not an issue with anyone.
Weather-wise, it's what they call "temperate," whatever that means. This summer has been pretty cool, but summers tend to be medium-hot (highs of 85-90) and humid. Winters are medium-cold (depending on what you're used to), bottoming out at maybe 10 degrees - rarely colder than that. Snow falls through January and February into March, with maybe one or two "major" (more than 1') falls per year. Drought is not usually a problem.
As for the political climate, I would say it's very mixed. I would say that there's a mix of opinions but very little political activity.
I'm happy to answer any other questions that might come to mind. I hope the move works out for you!
LeeAnn
