Farmer Profile for Alex Shearer

Experience

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:

Currently a part time farm hand. Grew up around farming, have aspirations of farming full time. Currently working full time as an engineer.

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?:

Row Crops

What other enterprises are you considering?:

Livestock

The Land

Total Acres Desired:

100.0

Tillable Acres:

100.0

Forested Acres:

0.0

Acres in Pasture:

0.0

Organic:

No

Infrastructure

Farm Structures Needed:

Barn(s)
Shop
Storage

Farmhouse Needed:

No

Tenure Arrangement

Tenure Arrangement Considered:

Apprentice with a Farm Owner for a Year or More
Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Owner-Financed Sale
Partnership
Standard Sale
Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)

Have you been qualified by a lending institution? (if applicable):

Yes

Business Plan/Goals

Do you have a business plan? Please write an informative description of your vision & goals for your farming future.:

Yes, I have a goal to establish a diverse operation in row crop farming, that can remain competitive in todays market.