"It would be a little extra, at least, and would keep the land ready for when the war ends and you can return to it to take charge yourself."

It wouldn't require many labourers, especially in the case of them being only a measure while the landowner himself was away at war. She could respect wanting to work the land himself, certainly, but her own sense of practicality -- fuelled by his mention of wanting security -- led her mind to a more calculated idea.

"Would you intend to only have crops? Or livestock as well?"

Not that it really matters, but she's curious, eager to hear more about this dream-farm.