Hey Gleno, in a previously deleted message you asked if I were Black. I am not but never before have wished to be! Seriously I hope one of the parties can nominate a candidate who can pull the country together...otherwise I feel the united states will no longer be united... Grave danger of schism in 2017 I think depending on who is elected.
They say farmland an excellent investment...for tilling as well as for living I think. Maybe back to the 19th century in our lifetimes....Wood stoves, farms, farmers markets etc. Maybe gasoline for vehicles for a while...but if the grid goes down, we could devolve into feudal like communities.
Market recommendation: Make friends with the Amish! Learn that knowhow. Hope I'm wrong!