General farming (3 years+) - 1 year as a farm apprentice in Somerset, England. 2 years as Crops and Facilities Coordinator at Foxglove Farm, Salt Spring Island
Do you have a business plan?
No - I have begun work on a business plan but do not have a polished plan
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Oakwood Farm (?)
Farm Project Description
I have been farming on small-scale organic market gardens for the past 3 years, and I am looking to pursue my own farming dreams. My goal is to grow fruits and vegetables in collaboration with local food businesses, providing food for restaurants and other makers. I would be looking to start slowly, growing food in a way would provides a positive benefit to the land and the people and creatures who share it.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Duration of the desired agreement
1-2 years with possibility of extension
Ideal date to obtain land by
February 2027
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1-10 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - Deer Fencing
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Tools from landowner would be welcome if available or I would provide my own
