Farm management (3 years or less) - Less than a year managing greenhouse production. I was also responsible for WorkSafe and CanadaGAP food safety.
General farming (3 years or less) - Less than two years on a farm but over 25 years of growing for my family.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Regenerative Farming certificate (with practicum) through North Island College, numerous certificates through Gaia College's Organic Land Care program, Business Accounting diploma
Do you have a business plan?
No
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?'
No - I will also look into grants.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
I want to follow my passion of growing nutrient-dense food to help with food security in my area. I want to create and maintain a biodiverse environment where the soil and ecosystem are healthy and can sustain climate change.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term
Ideal date to obtain land by
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
I'm open to options.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
This would depend on the site and what can be planted in the area.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - annual and perennial
Orchard/Fruit - Depending on the site.
Flower - Companion planting, to attract pollinators, edible
