Experience
Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:
I'm finishing a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sustainability. I was a small scale organic farmer for 10 yrs, I am a Certified Horticulturist and a Certified Horticulturist. I am the manager of the Wilmington College Community Gardens.
Are you currently farming?:
Yes
Are you interested in connecting with other farmers to explore collocation or collaborative farm ideas?:
Yes
Enterprises
What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?:
Vegetables
What other enterprises are you considering?:
Apple/Fruit
Berries
Flowers
Greenhouse
Herbs
Mushrooms
Nursery
Vegetables
The Land
Total Acres Desired:
10.0
Tillable Acres:
2.0
Organic:
Yes
Infrastructure
Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
Greenhouses
Other Housing
Shop
Storage
Farmhouse Needed:
Yes
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure Arrangement Considered:
Farm Manager
Lease with Option to Buy
Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)
Have you been qualified by a lending institution? (if applicable):
No
Business Plan/Goals
Do you have a business plan? Please write an informative description of your vision & goals for your farming future.:
The future of farming is here. I have several innovative ideas for Sustainable farming that will feed the growing population.