Farm management (3 years or less) - Management of an equestrian facility
Other experience/agricultural/business training - 17 years in the horse industry/management in non-agricultural fields/involved in family’s small business/courses taken through the University of Guelph
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Yes I do have a partial business plan that is existing. I consider it partial because of its current fluidity in certain areas
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - None needed at this time
Project
Farm Name
Amalthea Acres
Farm Project Description
Amalthea Acres is a small local business that focuses on breeding and raising registered Nigerian Dwarf goats. In addition to fantastic quality stock, we also utilize their milk to create handmade products. Our products are made available to the public through social media and our website as well as personal connections. In addition to our breeding animals we also have an additional two goats who we hope to use as educational tools for schools and clubs, and potentially bring to markets to educate the public on just how fantastic goats can be.
We currently have 5 goats total and a livestock guardian dog. Both our goats and dog are lovely with people. One of our goals is to maintain a very small amount of goats in our herd as we want to be extensively interacting with each animal on a one on one basis to ensure optimal health and happiness.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3+ years
Ideal date to obtain land by
As soon as we’re able
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1+ acres in the property total due to bylaws-but can maintain on a much smaller area as well
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Flexible-goats love the brush in forests so can be a portion or the entirety
Cultivable Area (acres)
Flexible-would ‘cultivate’ pasture land in this case
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Expandability is ideal but not necessary depending on the property
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Can be any level of state, including untouched/overgrown
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes, if understanding of a livestock guardian dogs job
Need farm buildings
Yes - Yes, but I am able to bring in or build my own shelters/hay storage if necessary
Need fenced land
Yes - Willing to install, maintain or repair any fencing needed if it is not already existing
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Very low water volume, need at minimum cell phone service or wifi, running water, and access to power
