Agriculture-related degree - Computer Engineering specialized in precision agriculture.
Farm management (3 years or less) - Worked as a coordinator at Loutet Farm for the 2025/26 seasons.
Apprenticeship - Beekeeping apprenticeship focused on queen rearing in 2024.
General farming (3 years+) - Worked in the greenhouse automation and autonomous tractor control industries as a software engineer.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Livestock Husbandry Fundamentals course from Vancouver Island University 2026. Permaculture Design Certificate from Oregon State University 2024.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Developed a business plan through the Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Startup capital for farm business saved during my years working as an engineer.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Several grants have been identified to supplement the farm startup.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Name TBD
Farm Project Description
Vision
A diversified farm running multiple agrarian enterprises that work together - both ecologically on the landscape, as well as to suit the business needs.
Mission
To serve our community by providing locally grown food that is raised using the highest environmental and ethical standards.
Values
- Prioritize soil health.
- Grow produce using organic, no-till methods.
- Adaptively graze animals on pasture and woodlands.
- Connect with local food access programs to deliver fresh produce to people in our community who need it the most.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Transfer / Succession -
Other - Land trust stewardship
Duration of the desired agreement
6 year trial period with mutual intention to extend into a life lease.
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall 2026 or 2027.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
30-80 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Min 10 acres of woodland.
Cultivable Area (acres)
Min 20 acres of pasture
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Willing to entertain land sizes outside of what has been specified.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Diverse mix of pasture and woodland, with gentle rolling hills.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Outbuilding that could be used for brooders and storage are preferred.
Need fenced land
Yes - Perimeter fencing ideal but not required.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Well or license to a body of water.
Need on-site housing
Yes
Production type
Vegetable - Market Garden
Livestock - Sheep - Pasture raised lamb
Livestock - Pigs - Forested heritage pork
Poultry - Layers - Pasture raised eggs
Poultry - Broilers - Pasture raised chicken and turkey
