Experience
Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:
I have been growing veggies since 2003. I am a graduate of the Incubator Farming Program offered by CSU. I was promoted to Farm Manager and also offer a farm manager position with the non-profit organization, Homefull. I was also granted a SARE research grant to study 4 different fungicide treatments for powdery mildew on squash and zucchini. I have since co-founded an non-profit marketing and supplies co-op called Seven Seed Sowers Co-op. It currently include 5 farms owned by other graduates of the Incubator farming program.
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
Goats
Greenhouse
Herbs
Mushrooms
Poultry
Row Crops
The Land
Total Acres Desired:
22.0
Tillable Acres:
2.0
Forested Acres:
10.0
Acres in Pasture:
10.0
Organic:
Yes
Infrastructure
Desired Infrastructure & Equipment Needed:
Barn(s) and/or Shed(s)
Greenhouses
Storage
Farmhouse Needed:
Yes
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure Arrangement Considered:
Lease with Option to Buy
Owner-Financed Sale
Partnership
Standard Sale
Work to Own
Maximum monthly rent you are willing/able to pay:
$800
Have you been qualified by a lending institution? (if applicable):
No