Lots of the counties are getting GIS systems. At least some of these that I have seen allow you to easily calculate the size of any property.

Also, I believe the ASCS/NCRS services now have some software that will calculate acreages for you.

Either way could be a lot faster than measuring / calculating it by hand. Maybe not as satisfying \:D , but pretty quick.

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