Farmer Profile for Kyle Wilke

Experience

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:

I have raised animals with my family ever since I was born, when I turned 16 I started doing more farming activities with other people, when I turned 18 I started baling my own hay, now I’m 23 and I have 38 acres of leased land that I make hay on. I’m looking to start row crop farming, but I’d consider other options as well!

Are you currently farming?:

Yes

Are you interested in connecting with other farmers to explore collocation or collaborative farm ideas?:

No

Enterprises

What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?:

Hay/Forage

What other enterprises are you considering?:

Beef
Dairy (cows)
Grains
Livestock
Maple Sugaring
Row Crops
Woodlot

The Land

Total Acres Desired:

200.0

Organic:

No

Infrastructure

Farmhouse Needed:

Doesn't matter

Equipment Needed:

I have all my own hay equipment

Tenure Arrangement

Tenure Arrangement Considered:

Farm Manager
Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Owner-Financed Sale
Partnership
Short-Term Lease
Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)