Hello! My husband and I are middle aged too and are looking to do the exact same thing as you both and in the exact same area! Currently, we are work camping in Texas and hoping to move to Western, NC by March or April. Maybe we can network together and combine energy/resources. We are definitely concerned about the predicted food shortages coming the end of this year and want to get started right away growing food and moving towards a self-sufficient lifestyle. If interested, feel free to message me back. Best wishes!