Farmer Profile for Jill Monroe

Co-Applicant / Partner Name:

Jill Monroe

Experience

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience:

I have grown vegetables, milked cows and currently raising a small flock of chickens with a friend.

Are you currently farming?:

No

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
Christmas Trees
Flowers
Goats
Greenhouse
Hay/Forage
Pasture
Poultry
Vegetables

The Land

Total Acres Desired:

10.0

Tillable Acres:

5.0

Acres in Pasture:

5.0

Organic:

No

Infrastructure

Farm Structures Needed:

Barn(s)
Other Housing

Farmhouse Needed:

Yes

Equipment Needed:

Whatever is available and prepared to purchase used equipment as needed.

Tenure Arrangement

Tenure Arrangement Considered:

Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Owner-Financed Sale

Maximum monthly rent you are willing/able to pay:

$1,500

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.:

Nothing formal. I want to raise my own food and be a good steward of the land. Being self reliant as much as possible and provide quality food to my community.