Farm management (3 years+) - Lived on farms for over 15 years in Afghanistan
General farming (3 years+) - Lived on farms for over 15 years in Afghanistan. Had all kinds of crops and livestock
Do you have a business plan?
No - Not yet because I need more info on how farming works here in Canada but can definitely make one
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I have some money that I can invest into the farm to start off. Im not sure how much ill need but I want to start small so i can get my bearings and plan my finances
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Im not sure how much starting a smaller farm business will cost so I can more accurately tell how much I may need when I figure out the numbers.
Project
Farm Name
Havent got one yet
Farm Project Description
I primarily would like to focus on livestock, specifically goats, sheep and chickens, but Id also be interested in having some crops as well. The bigger animals like cows may be too heavy on the budget initially but it be awesome to get to that bigger farm size eventually.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
1-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
whenever i feel like I have all the information I need to set up a sustainable farm
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
anything up to 5 acres at first should be good
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
at least 1 or 2
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Just an area that can be restored or set up to where I can grow crops.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - If there is a landowner on the property I do not mind at all as long as I have my area where I can have my livestock and crops everything should be fine.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Yes it would be nice to have a space where we can keep the livestock. Can be a smaller older building not very important I can do work on it myself. Just need somewhere to keep the goats and sheep because I definitely want to keep some livestock
Need fenced land
Yes - Maybe for livestock and to separate the land Id have from others so its clear and useful for livestock
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Depends on what I can do on the farm - as I mentioned id like to start small and I have a few people who will help me work on the farm but maybe we will need tools and machinery. Nothing heavy duty at first for sure
Need established water source and infrastructure
Water access for personal use and then if I have space to have crops I can have some irrigation for them. It all depends on how much it will cost me for the land and to start up and I can estimate better off of that knowledge
Need on-site housing
Yes - Yes, a smaller older house is okay just somewhere where a few people can spend the night. We can do small renovations and upgrades ourselves as well
Production type
Vegetable - Not sure yet maybe the basics like potatoes
Livestock - Sheep - A few sheep depends on space
Livestock - Goats - A few goats depends on space
Poultry - Layers - Would have a couple dozen chickens, not sure about a broiler or layer set up, probably not enough money or space for that at first
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
I don’t know
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I can get insurance if it looks like I'm going to start a proper sustainable business and require it of course
