Looking for the following:
Type of opportunity:
Lease (1 to 5 Years), Lease (5+ Years).
More info: Specialty cut flower grower using organic growing methods (not certified organic) looking for land to scale up operation. Interested in land that has been chemical free for at least the last 7 years. Ideal location is within a 10 mile radius of Mebane Oaks Road.
Equipment & infrastructure:
Barn, Well / Pond / Other water source, Greenhouse, Processing facilities.
More info: Water source is a must. A barn for equipment storage and flower processing with access to power for cooler is ideal. Existing greenhouse or unheated tunnel structures would be a dream!
Current production on farm:
Flowers.
More info: Currently producing specialty cut flowers including flowering bulbs, hardy and tender annuals, limited perennials and dahlias. We market direct to consumers through CSA Bouquet Subscriptions, sales to retails shops and are interested in picking up a farmers market and florist sales with increased production.
Current farming practices:
Ecological production but not certified.
Qualifications and goals:
Number of years experience:
2
Other qualifications:
Farm business training.
More info: Currently enrolled in the Orange Co Beginning Farmers P.L.A.N.T. program and completed the farm business planning class last fall. Member of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers.
Production goals:
Flowers.
Personal experience and production goals summary:
Rodwell Roots is a small, specialty cut flower farm bringing fresh, local flowers to the growing population of Mebane and surrounding areas. First generation, second career farmers, we have been growing on 1/4 acre split between two locations for the past 3 years, 2 years with sales. We are looking to scale up our operation so that we can bring more local flowers to an enthusiastic, growing market of flower local flower lovers.
We are passionate about delivering a quality product and seek to partner with landowners who share our committment to sustainable land management, beliefs in the importance of community agriculture, support for fair wages and attentiveness to profitiability.
We aim to be good stewards of the land and though not certified organic, practice organic methods including crop rotation and cover cropping. Learn more about our farm and growing practices by following us on Instagram and Facebook.
