General farming (3 years+) - Large equestrian facilities, cattle farms, large crop operations
Other experience/agricultural/business training - husbandry experience with my own chicken flock, working with animals from cattle, sheep, horses, dogs, chickens, emu. Professional K9 handler/trainer for over a decade.or over
Do you have a business plan?
No - Business plan is in the works, have not finalized
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 - All avenues considered, grants, investors, landshare
Project
Farm Name
Functionally farming
Farm Project Description
A small operation farm that i can reside on, with a focus on sustainable organic indigenous cultivars, as well as a large flock of blue-eared Silkie chickens for meat/egg and live bird sales. Future plan to have goats and sheep for meat/dairy products as well as sustainable landscaping and invasive plant clearing.
The right opportunity would be considered as well with working for/with a landowner that would need/want the labour for their own farming goals.
Preferred Arrangement
Duration of the desired agreement
Ideal date to obtain land by
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
1 acre+
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
All states considered.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - It would be ideal to have outbuildings however not necessary
Need fenced land
Yes - If not fenced, materials available would suffice as i would do the labour
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need on-site housing
Yes - Looking for at minimum availability for space to build or place a small trailer/tiny home
Production type
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers - Blue-eared Silkie chickens
Orchard/Fruit - Incl but not limited to; multiple berry types, potential orchard trees
Flower - Indigenous flowers, not limited to salsify, miner's lettuce
