Farm management (3 years or less) - In 2017, I acted as a project manager to lay the plans of a farming business which involved landscaping, wood construction and agrobiology. The project lasted for a year until 2018 and was part of a much larger educational farm with the status and legal structure of a farm with several objectives: educational, agricultural production, training, leisure, social integration.
Farm management (3 years+) -
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Most recently, from 2021 to 2023, I had a few acres to operate as a hobby organic farm, with a production of potatoes, tomatoes, salad, cabbages and squashes, of different varieties. We were able to cover our needs (we are a family of 2 adults and one teen of 15 and we gave away the rest for free to friends and neighbors)
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - A draft has been written
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Some savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grant
Project
Farm Name
Organic Elemental farmers
Farm Project Description
Our project is the development, implementation of an agricultural farm intended for the organic food market. It is possible to run autonomous farming systems with very low input use, preserving biodiversity, while maintaining high economic profitability. Studies show that the transition from conventional to diversified organic farming (permanent polyculture type) increases the gross product by +25% over 10 years. In addition, operating costs are halved, thanks to the reduction in input purchases.
We are interested in sustainable agriculture, and we understand the importance of developing food sovereignty and healthy local food for the future, while respecting the environment and the communities. It is also a question of developing profitable economic activities that will eventually create good jobs in a growing market. The demand for sustainable agricultural products is a growing trend.
We are targeting the local organic market in our district through formal channels, but especially through direct sales. Our target crop varieties in the first 5 years: tomatoes, lettuce and other salads, kale, cabbage, cucumber, squashes, zucchinis, green beans, red and green onions, potatoes, aromatic herbs, among others. We search for the best diversification of our organic crops to improve yields and the optimal association of plant species in time and space, according to recognised permaculture models on one hectare over 5 years.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
10 years or more
Ideal date to obtain land by
May 2023
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
4 to 5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Agroforestry as option to the project wanted
Cultivable Area (acres)
3 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - 1 or 2 acres for facilities and non-permanent housing
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Land and soil that was surveyed and certified adequate for polyculture and crop farming would be a real asset.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - To be discussed with the landowner, shed, barn, RV, tiny house...
Need fenced land
Yes - A fenced land would be an asset
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - I would need to plough the soil once, and small machinery might be needed at times
Need established water source and infrastructure
Access to water is a key factor and to expand water resource, 2000 m3 minimum
