Farmer Profile for Jodi Spencer

Co-Applicant / Partner Name:

None

Experience

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:

I am a graduate from The Ohio State University School of Agriculture and have had a garden since I was 7 years old. My experience is in mostly urban environments working with community gardens and recreation centers. I am currently farming in three locations and actively selling my produce to a local pantry and selling starts. I am looking to expand and want to find some land with a house to rent withing the next 30-120 days. I was just awarded a new section 8 Voucher from CMHA for $1,429.00.

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?:

Flowers
Greenhouse
Herbs
Nursery

The Land

Total Acres Desired:

5.0

Tillable Acres:

2.0

Forested Acres:

2.0

Acres in Pasture:

1.0

Organic:

Yes

Infrastructure

Desired Infrastructure & Equipment Needed:

Barn(s) and/or Shed(s)
Greenhouses
Storage
Fencing
Water Access
Electrical Access

Farmhouse Needed:

Yes

Tenure Arrangement

Tenure Arrangement Considered:

Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Owner-Financed Sale
Partnership
Work to Own

Maximum monthly rent you are willing/able to pay:

$1,429

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

No