General farming (3 years+) - 15 years back yard fruit/veg garden. Crop rotation, organic feeding, compost, greenhouse.
Do you have a business plan?
No - I currently do not have an on paper plan however I do realize what is missing from the market in our valley for chefs and residents alike
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I am willing to invest savings and personal resources.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - Not currently at this time of growth.
Project
Farm Name
-Inspired by location-
Farm Project Description
Fruit production in a greenhouse along with wind tunnel/row cover strawberries and other berries. Csa potential or market stand. Production on site is a plus to produce jam and other products.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years +
Ideal date to obtain land by
January '25 or sooner
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
An acre or under.
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Availability of leaves is a plus, opportunity for shade.
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/4 - 1/2 acre
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Strawberry production can be extended to multiple runs 20-25'. market garden extension, fall and winter planting.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Established beds are ideal, grazing fields are workable. If an area needs work or requires amending I am not put off by preperation.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Any insight is welcome, I will take any advice or guidance available.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Greenhouse, Nursery or seeding space. Out building or shed for drying/curing.
Need fenced land
Yes - Deer....Deer eat everything here, they eat things I was told they don't touch so yes, lots of fence.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Anything would be useful.
Need established water source and infrastructure
I can build my own irrigation, water volume will be dependent on available space.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Market Garden 4 year rotation.
Grain - amaranth
Seed - Saving for flowers, veg.
Hay & Forage - Oats for straw
Orchard/Fruit - Any on-site fruit, strawberries, raspberries.
Greenhouse - Citrus exotic fruit
Flower - Cut flower, small bouquets
Bees - Honey, Jam, preserves.
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Other - Building knowledge in biodiverse regenerative farming
Soil needs
I am not looking for perfect soil, I will work with the land to create growing conditions.
