Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Not much, but I don't need any
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - No I don't.
Project
Farm Name
Haven Acres Farm
Farm Project Description
I have cattle(beef & dairy), about 100 laying hens of various ages, and access to piglets(I usually only raise pigs in pairs.) I have some crop and market garden experience. Most of my sales have historically been meat and egg based. I have a thriving customer base I can bring with me.
I want to mentor with someone who will teach me about regenerative farming methods. I want to learn more about seed saving and responsible land management to benefit soil heath.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term
Ideal date to obtain land by
By Dec 31, 2025
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2+ acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - I prefer a mixture of forest and pasture.
Cultivable Area (acres)
Any
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Infrastructure is appreciated but not necessary.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I'm hoping to mentor
Need farm buildings
Yes - Barns, coops and greenhouses are huge assets.
Need fenced land
Yes - To keep predators from eating crops and to keep livestock contained
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Some. I have plenty of hand tools and some livestock related machinery
Need established water source and infrastructure
Unknown, but enough to water gardens and chickens and a few cows.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Ideally 4 bedrooms, can manage with three.
Production type
Vegetable - Market veggies and extra to preserve for off season use
Livestock - Cattle - Dairy and beef
Livestock - Pigs - On raise 2 at once, for meat
Poultry - Layers - Up to 100
Poultry - Broilers - If own allows, for meat sales and use
Seed - To save
Orchard/Fruit - Yes, for sale and use
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Conventional -
Soil needs
Sandy, loamy, fertile
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Absolutely. I've already got an insurance agent to do so
