General farming (3 years+) - Horse, beef and mixed livestock experience.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - we have been breeding our Yaks and raising bulls for the grass finished meat market, along with harvesting wool fibre and tanning the hides and cleaning skulls for home decor.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - We used an FCC loan for our startup.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - A partner or investor could help us grow the business faster, any available grants would be a bonus.
Project
Farm Name
Black Yak Cattle Co.
Farm Project Description
Est. 2023 and looking for room to expand our breeding herd of Tibetan Yaks. Currently we have 14 bred cows due to calve this spring. Our Yaks are quiet natured, some are tame and pet-able, they are good with fences and easy to manage. Winter hardy and easier on the land than typical beef breeds. We are looking for 20+ acres, with water and fences. Shelter or barns is not necessary.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
License -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
1-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 2027
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
50
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - trees for shelter are great
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
