General farming (3 years+) - 1 year experience with cattle, 2+ years with chickens, 7+ with organic crops
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Training related to dairy cow farming (non-organic)
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Can provide upon request.
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 - We would be looking for a Rent-to-own option or a long-term lease from present farmers.
Project
Farm Name
Rooted Ones
Farm Project Description
Our vision is to create a farm that is naturally-healing and self-sustaining. We seek to not only provide clean, natural food for our own family, but to serve the community with such, as well. As we share our journey with others, we hope to inspire the next generation of future farmers in a world where farming is hugely underrated.
We aim to raise chickens and goats for meat, and grow a variety of crops, including but not limited to potatoes, wheat, tomatoes, kale, raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, mullein, stinging nettle, and peppermints.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Permanent. We are hoping for permanent residency.
Ideal date to obtain land by
Early spring 2025 or 2026
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Greater than 5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Not absolutely necessary, but we would utilize it for another source of income.
Cultivable Area (acres)
Minimum 3 acres.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Our long term plans would be to maximize our efforts on a grander scale, so more acreage is always appreciated.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Strictly organic.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes
Need fenced land
Yes - Pasture for chickens and goats.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - A Hay Baler would be handy but not mandatory.
Need established water source and infrastructure
Well (for livestock and family) and body of water for crops.
Need on-site housing
Yes - If there is allowance for building, we could use temporary housing like an RV or modular home until we build a more permanent home. Otherwise we would need housing.
Production type
Vegetable -
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Grain - Wheat
Hay & Forage -
Orchard/Fruit - Raspberries & Strawberries
Bees - Long-term goals (5+ years)
Other - Potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, pumpkin, mullein, stinging nettle, peppermint varieties, etc. (Not an extensive list)
