Looking for the following:
Type of opportunity:
Lease (1 to 5 Years), Lease with Option to Buy.
More info: 5-10 acres, with residence if possible, but not a priority, would prefer certified organic but also open to other opportunities.
Equipment & infrastructure:
Barn, Fencing, Well / Pond / Other water source, Greenhouse, Livestock facilities, Farmer housing, Farm equipment, Processing facilities, Irrigation equipment, Cold storage (cooler/freezer).
More info: We are looking for a 5-10 acre farm, or more, for a dairy goat and sheep business. We would like to grow vegetables and hay as well. We are looking for a property with a residence, however this is not priority. Farm structures and equipment needed include a house, barn, fenced in pastures, a tractor, water, etc.
Current production on farm:
Field crops, Flowers, Hay or pasture, Hemp, Herbs, Hogs, Honey bees, Orchard, Poultry (Broiler/Layer), Sheep/Goat (Dairy/Meat), Vegetable production, Vineyard, Woodlot or forest products.
More info: We currently live on and manage a 30 acre farm in Montana, farming hay, vegetables, and goat milk production.
Current farming practices:
Conventional, Transitioning to organic.
More info: We are currently not certified organic however we use no pesticides or chemicals in our farming practices. Will have pesticide licenses soon but would prefer strictly organic.
Qualifications and goals:
Previous farming experience:
Volunteer, Employee, Manager
Number of years experience:
5
Other qualifications:
More info: 5 plus years farming experience. Working on our pesticide licenses.
Production goals:
Field crops, Flowers, Hay or pasture, Hemp, Herbs, Hogs, Honey bees, Orchard, Sheep/Goat (Dairy/Meat), Vegetable production, Vineyard, Woodlot or forest products.
More info: We hope to grow and sell at local markets at first in surrounding Asheville area. Our main focus will be dairy goat and sheep milk production for profit.