Apprenticeship - One season as an intern on a small scale farm with vegetables and animals
General farming (3 years or less) - 2 seasons of working on organic small farms
Other experience/agricultural/business training - McGill University, faculty of agricultural and environmental sciences- school of environment specializing in sustainable food production; only 4 courses away from completing my degree
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Begin with vegetable farming and laying hens for local farmer's markets. Eventually, fruit trees/bushes would be amazing, as well as a few sheep and some bees!
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - A grant would be amazing! I will look into business loans once I secure a location to begin.
Project
Farm Name
To be determined!
Farm Project Description
Growing organically and sustainably (though not necessarily certified organic). Ultimately I want a diverse farm with vegetables, fruits, and some animals- sheep, chickens, bees. However, in the beginning it will be focused on vegetables in a market garden style operation. I want to contribute to community food security, positive land stewardship, human, and environmental health.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Minimum 3 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 2022
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
10
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Sufficient top soil, relatively flat
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Indoor wash station, tool shed, greenhouse
Need fenced land
Yes - It's not the biggest priority, but eventually a fence around the garden to keep deer out would be good.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - For establishment of garden- cultivator. I am starting from scratch so I basically need everything at this point!
Need established water source and infrastructure
Irrigation system and water source- well or pond- enough to water one acre of vegetables. This is approximately 27 000 gallons per week, precipitation included.
Need on-site housing
Yes - I will need something to live in; either an existing building or I can build/bring in a small home
