Looking for the following:
Type of opportunity:
Lease (1 to 5 Years), Lease (5+ Years).
Equipment & infrastructure:
Fencing, Well / Pond / Other water source.
More info: A water source would be preferable. I can work with the landowner to improve the current fencing if it's needed.
Current production on farm:
Cattle (Dairy/Beef), Sheep/Goat (Dairy/Meat).
More info: Cow-Calf Operation, meat goats
Current farming practices:
Conventional, Ecological production but not certified.
More info: Rotational Grazing
Qualifications and goals:
Previous farming experience:
Employee, Manager
Number of years experience:
15
Other qualifications:
More info: NC and Nationally Beef Quality Assurance Certified in Cow-Calf Production
Production goals:
Cattle (Dairy/Beef), Sheep/Goat (Dairy/Meat).
Personal experience and production goals summary:
I currently run a small, family oriented, cow-calf operation on owned and leased land. We try to be the best stewards of the land that we can possibly be. In my experience- the better I take care of the land, the better it's taken care of me. When possible, I use rotational grazing practices. I'm looking for additional pastureland to graze steers and replacement heifers. In the future I'm also considering adding more small ruminants (sheep/goats) to incorporate a muli-species grazing system. Character and landowner (of currently rented pastures) references will be provided upon request.
Thanks!