Looking for the following:
Type of opportunity:
Sale (Standard), Sale (Owner Financed), Lease (1 to 5 Years), Lease (5+ Years), Lease with Option to Buy, Business Partnership.
More info: I'm looking for land to start an organic farm on. Ideally, 5+ acres total, with at least 2 acres already in production, cleared/tillable. Housing on property would be a huge plus.
Equipment & infrastructure:
More info: There is not a requirement for any existing equipment or infrastructure.
Current production on farm:
Fallow, Field crops, Flowers, Herbs, Vegetable production, Woodlot or forest products.
More info: I would prefer land without existing livestock ventures or future plans for livestock. It is not an area of farming that I am interested in at this time.
Current farming practices:
Biodynamic, Certified organic, Transitioning to organic, Ecological production but not certified, None, the property is not being farmed.
More info: I would like to seek organic certifications in the near future so I would prefer land that has either been farmed organically or not farmed at all.
Qualifications and goals:
Previous farming experience:
Volunteer
Number of years experience:
1
Other qualifications:
More info: 15+ years of IT experience, coming from a background in supporting large scale installations.
Currently working on an established farm to gain more experience.
Production goals:
Field crops, Flowers, Herbs, Vegetable production, Woodlot or forest products.
More info: My goal is to have a stockfree farm: No animal manures/fertilizers used. Emphasis to be placed on green fertilizers & compost as well as promoting overall soil health.
Production would be a mix of covered (hoop house/greenhouse) and outdoor beds. Ultimately would like to incorporate forest farming and mushroom production.
Personal experience and production goals summary:
I am currently working for a farm in Buncombe County to gain more practical experience. I would love to have property aquired as soon as possible to ensure I can start production for Spring/Summer of 2019.
I am working on finishing up my farm mission statement as well as 1-5 year targets that I would be able to share with prospective sellers and/or partners.
While I am light on experience I know my passion and ultimate purpose is to pursue farming.