General farming (3 years+) - 6 years farming vegetables for CSA, restaurants, and grocery stores. 5 of those years also managing an onsite nursery.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - This business has an intended lifespan of one year, its purpose is to develop and practice systems and skills of managing my own farm. The farm will focus on producing garlic, cut flowers, medicinal and culinary herbs, and other veggies.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I am financing my farm using my personal investment capital.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Good Medicine Farm
Farm Project Description
This is a temporary farm project, with a planned life span of one year. The farm will produce cut flowers, vegetables, and culinary/medicinal herbs using organic growing methods. Crops will be irrigated by drip and overhead irrigation. The soil will be built and supplemented by compost, organic fertilizers, and mulch. Compost will also be built onsite with crop refuse. Processing and storage of product are arranged to happen offsite unless facilities are available onsite.
Approximately 1/8 of an acre will be allotted to garlic. Another 1/8 of an acre will be allotted to other produce, flowers, and herbs. If allowed on site, a temporary greenhouse will be raised to begin salad greens early in the spring, and then rotate to hot crops. Majority of the crops will be grown outdoor. Garlic will be the staple of the farm production.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
One year, give or take a few weeks depending on seasonal variables.
Ideal date to obtain land by
October 15, 2025
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
One acre or less
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Plot is free of trees and shrubs, flat ground, with no risk of flooding. Plot receives full sunlight all day, and has either been farmed before, or has naturally arable soil. Main water lines are already installed and ideally hose spigots are available on or near the plot.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Approximately 80,000 L/season. Hose spigots already installed on or near the plot.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Garlic as a staple crop. Additionally, bunching and salad greens, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squashes, onions, culinary and medicinal herbs, and more. (For clarity, medicinal herbs will NOT include cannabis.)
Flower - Cut flowers such as bachelor buttons, cosmos, straw flower, queen Ann’s lace, sunflowers, nigella, and more.
Type of agriculture
Other - Organic, spray free, and natural growing practices without organic certification.
Soil needs
Loam or sandy loam with a pH of 6-7.
Will acquire commercial insurance
No - The intention of this business is for my own personal development of skills and systems in managing my own farm, therefore I am willing to personally accept any financial loss that may result.
