Mark Murphy

I am seeking to establish a commercial agricultural ingredient company. We will focus on native WNC plants and organic, high-intensity production.

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Location:

  • West
    • Alleghany
    • Ashe
    • Avery
    • Buncombe
    • Cherokee
    • Clay
    • Graham
    • Haywood
    • Henderson
    • Jackson
    • Macon
    • Madison
    • Mitchell
    • Swain
    • Transylvania
    • Watauga
    • Wilkes
    • Yancey

Total acres 20.0

Acres of cropland or tillable land 5.0

Acres of pasture 5.0

Looking for the following:

Type of opportunity:

Sale (Standard), Sale (Owner Financed), Lease (1 to 5 Years), Lease with Option to Buy, Internship / Mentorship, Incubator / Mentored Lease, Business Partnership. More info: I am looking to grow native WNC plants mostly in greenhouses (controlled environment) creating raw materials for industries. There will be some research opportunities as well.

Equipment & infrastructure:

Barn, Well / Pond / Other water source, Greenhouse, Farmer housing, Farm equipment, Irrigation equipment. More info: We prefer a spring fed water supply but not a deal breaker

Current production on farm:

Aquaculture, Cattle (Dairy/Beef), Fallow, Field crops, Flowers, Hay or pasture, Herbs, Honey bees, Orchard, Poultry (Broiler/Layer), Vegetable production, Woodlot or forest products.

Current farming practices:

Biodynamic, Conventional, Certified organic, Transitioning to organic, Ecological production but not certified, None, the property is not being farmed.

Qualifications and goals:

Previous farming experience:

Volunteer, Employee

Number of years experience:

20

Other qualifications:

Incubator program, Farm business training, Academic degree in agriculture or related field.

Production goals:

Field crops, Herbs, Orchard, Vegetable production, Vineyard, Woodlot or forest products.

Personal experience and production goals summary:

I have 20 years growing experience in various environments. Additionally, I have a solid background in business start ups, Accounting / product costs, magangement, and other business skills needed for a successful launch.