Co-Applicant / Partner Name:
Alex Rickman
Experience
Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:
Owners of High Five Farm, a vegetable and herb operation currently growing on 2 leased acres. Our produce is available through our sliding scale CSA program, at Franklin County farmers market, and local groceries and restaurants.
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?:
Berries
Flowers
Greenhouse
Herbs
Hogs
Mushrooms
Poultry
Vegetables
The Land
Total Acres Desired:
50.0
Tillable Acres:
10.0
Forested Acres:
15.0
Organic:
No
Infrastructure
Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
Other Housing
Shop
Storage
Farmhouse Needed:
Yes
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure Arrangement Considered:
Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Standard Sale
Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)
Maximum monthly rent you are willing/able to pay:
$800