Agriculture-related degree - Viticulture and Winemaking
Farm management (3 years or less) - Managed the organic and biodynamic operations of a 100 acre vineyard in NZ. Worked for Trius Winery as their Vineyard liaison winemaker. .
General farming (3 years+) - Worked 3 years as a general vineyard hand and tractor driver in NZ. Working summers in the vineyard all through High School.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Organic Viticulture Ceritification, Grape growing family.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - 10-15 acres of vineyard focusing on Marketable, Site appropriate varietals.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings, Loan
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - Not needed but always helpful, Loan and Grants.
Project
Farm Name
Name to be Determined
Farm Project Description
I am looking for a suitable piece of vineyard land to produce 40-100 tonnes of wine grapes annually. The vineyard focus would be on producing the best possible expression of its site, to create wines which reflect the land that grows them.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
15-20 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
2022 spring
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
10-25 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
10-25 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
An ideal situation would be an uncultivated field. Open to clearing though.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Either option is fine.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Will need a tractor overhang and chemical shed. I can construct.
Need fenced land
Yes - Site specific but deer fencing can be required.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - A tractor and sprayer is needed. I am able to source this.
Need established water source and infrastructure
Irrigation is required, water availability roughly 40 lpm or 12.5gpm per acre. I am able to establish.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Orchard/Fruit - Wine Grapes
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Conventional -
Other - Biodynamic. Not personally interested in certification but would certify if important to leaser.
