Swiss - I think you hit it right on the head. The agent seemed genuinely surprised I wasn't money grubbing for some way the add income to the property to pay for it. I got the feeling they are seen as a piggy bank and folks just through the motions to see what funds are available. I understand how that may be frustrating after a period of time. Our area has a huge amount of absentee land owners who own property for deer, turkey, and outfitting.

While government money is always welcomed, I definitely don't have any interest to "make a deal with the devil" if the terms limit use too much or too long. It was refreshing to talk with an agency that seemed ready to help me along. He said several times he would make recommendations, it was up to me if I was interested. I really didn't get any "do as I say or else no treats for you" vibe.