Other experience/agricultural/business training - Bachelor of Business Administration
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Submitting business plan to FCC for funding.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - FCC business plan submitted
Project
Farm Name
Mehlito Farms
Farm Project Description
Small Bison farming operation of a herd of around 20-30 head for sale in meat and premium products markets.
Additional smaller project details: Small greenhouse for personal, or local community use.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
3 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
85 acres minimum, 60 for grazing and 25 for hay.
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
25 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I would prefer to rent farm house if possible.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Hay storage.
Need fenced land
Yes - Most likely will need to fully upgrade fencing for Bison.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Hay and foraging equipmen.
Need established water source and infrastructure
600 Gallons/day through rainfall fed sources primarily.
Need on-site housing
Yes - I would prefer but not necessary depending on farm location.
Production type
Vegetable - Personal or local community use Greenhouse for vegitables.
Livestock - Bison
Hay & Forage - Hay for Winter consumption for bison.
Orchard/Fruit - Personal or local community orchards.
