General farming (3 years+) - I've worked in Urban Farming for 6 years, started my own farm two years ago.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I concentrate on growing a small selection of flowers that I know sell well to our clientele. I also aim to grow as many fragrant flowers as possible as that makes us stand out from the product you would buy through the auction.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings from the two previous seasons.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - As this is my third year rebuilding I'd love to find some financial support to be able to hire help part time to get this set up faster than previous years.
Project
Farm Name
Late Bloomers Flower Farm
Farm Project Description
Preferred Arrangement
Duration of the desired agreement
As long as possible
Ideal date to obtain land by
December 2018/ Latest March 2019
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
At most an acre, but will take as little as a quarter acre.
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
At most an acre, but will take as little as a quarter acre.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Am happy to build up more space as the time goes on but it's not 100% necessary
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Prefer something not covered in invasive plants that need to be removed or stumps that need to be pulled out. Prefer not overly rocky or clay soil.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - As long as they're aware that farmers keep long hours and aren't looking to micro manage my project.
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need access to unlimited water near the land.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Other - Flowers
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Prefer not overly rocky or clay soil. Not depleted or previously farmed with pesticides/sprays.
