General farming (3 years or less) - Have had mixed livestock for many years
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Diploma as an Animal Health Technician
Do you have a business plan?
No
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?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Synergy Acres
Farm Project Description
Mixed livestock (sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits and gardening to be more self-sufficient. Hopefully this would include fruit trees , berries and nut trees.
Preferred Arrangement
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
Not yet determined
Ideal date to obtain land by
ASAP
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2+ acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/2 to 1 acre
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Hopefully established fenced garden.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Seeking a sharing of animal chores sometimes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Shelters for animals
Need fenced land
Yes - For the sheep & goats
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Would be ideal if the farm could produce own hay, but not necessary
Need established water source and infrastructure
Access to year round water for animals and myself; and seasonally for garden
Need on-site housing
Yes - A small cabin/cottage or I could bring a self-contained unit. Not interested in living in with farm family.
Production type
Vegetable - As much as possible
Livestock - Sheep - I have 4 Icelandic & cross ewes
Livestock - Pigs - I would like to keep my Mangalitsa sow “Wilma”!
Livestock - Goats - Will get goats mostly for meat; possibly milk also
Poultry - Layers - 12 to 20 multi purpose
Poultry - Broilers - 10-20 twice yearly for own use
Hay & Forage - If the farmer already does this, I would be very interested in buying hay
