Looking for the following:
Type of opportunity:
Lease (1 to 5 Years), Lease (5+ Years), Lease with Option to Buy.
More info: I am looking to lease fenced pastures suitable for beef cattle and hay ground is a plus. Minimum of 10 acres and all properties will be considered for cost effectiveness. Terms are negotiable with a desire for a long term commitment. Ideal locations are Southern Alamance, North Central/Northwest Chatham, Southwest Orange, and Northeast Randolph.
Equipment & infrastructure:
Barn, Fencing, Well / Pond / Other water source, Livestock facilities.
More info: I own a full complement of late model equipment.
Prefer sites with excellent forage and soil health. Basic infrastructure of fenced pastures, a well, and cattle handling facilities. Barns and outbuildings are a plus. Poor fences will be fixed properly.
Current production on farm:
Cattle (Dairy/Beef), Hay or pasture.
More info: I raise cattle for direct beef sales (farm to table) and conventional marketing. Hay is produced for my herd and any surplus is sold.
Current farming practices:
Conventional.
More info: My operation is a rotational grazing system with proper stocking rates. Soil amendments and proper forage harvesting is monitored to maximize potential. Cattle herd health is at the forefront with parasite control and mineral supplements. All animals are docile.
Qualifications and goals:
Number of years experience:
28
Other qualifications:
More info: I have twenty eight years of agriculture experience despite being in my mid thirties. I became an owner/operator in 2011. Prior to that I worked under the guidance of family members.
Production goals:
Cattle (Dairy/Beef), Hay or pasture.
More info: My goal is to separate my herd into cow/calf and background/finishing. Access to more land will help my operation to amortize expenses and grow.
