Farm management (3 years+) - Owner of an Equine Related business, 3 years of Barn Management
General farming (3 years+) - Life time (45 years) of garden and animal farming
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Certified Coach, Trained Education Assistant, 1 Year Self Employment Training Program
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Farm Therapy Program. A place where individuals with physical, mental or emotional challenges can be a part of the yearly rhythm of both garden and animal care as a path to greater wellbeing.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I have significant savings with which to buy land and start this business.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - I will be seeking other investors and grants for the business.
Project
Farm Name
Sans Souci Farm
Farm Project Description
A place for land based learning; an opportunity for physical, emotional and spiritual connection with both land and animals for the purpose of personal development. This includes, but not limited to, social or vocational skills, trauma recovery, physical rehabilitation and a training centre for those who wish to work in human services.
Preferred Arrangement
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
Permanent
Ideal date to obtain land by
2027
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
5 plus
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Diversity is important for the health of the land and learning opportunities, any wooded area is a benefit
Cultivable Area (acres)
A market garden and orchard will be established. One quarter to one acre of sunny arable land is good.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - The expansion of the program will include animal husbandry, so land for grazing, hay and paddocks will be needed.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
An established garden and animal areas/ infrastructure, with services such as water and power in place is preferred. Buildings suitable for use for storage, teaching spaces, equipment or food prep/storage would be a huge asset.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I would love to have an owner who wants to stay and participate, or simply be happy in seeing the building of such a program.
Need farm buildings
Yes - A small home is good, barns and sheds for animals is great, teaching and storage spaces is a huge bonus.
Need fenced land
Yes - Perimeter fence is preferred, but not required.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - I have basic tools, any other machinery, equipment and tool would be a bonus.
Need established water source and infrastructure
A good well (more than 5gpm), with clean potable water. Any established water lines or irrigation is a bonus.
Need on-site housing
Yes - At least one existing small dwelling OR and place for a tiny home (which I own) to be set up with services.
Production type
Vegetable -
Livestock - Sheep -
Poultry - Layers -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Other - Equine Guided Learning Program, manure composting and sales
