[Avodah] Elimelech's land

[Ben Waxman via Avodah]

Actually if the land had lied fallow for 10 years, it should be in good 
shape. Granted it needs weeding but the soil should be good. It only 
requires a relatively small amount of rain for grass to grow and 
re-invigorate the soil.

Maybe she was too old to work the land and figured that a sale would 
provide her with enough money to live out the rest of her days in dignity?

Ben

On 6/2/2017 5:01 AM, Akiva Miller via Avodah wrote:
> Why was is so important for Naomi to find a goel/redeemer for
> Elimelech's land? Why didn't she just move back there and start
> farming?