Farming Experience
Farming experience
6-10 years of experience
Type of farming experience
- Gardening
- Homesteading
- Something else/additional (describe below)
Description of farming experience
I have been farming part-time on some land that I had access to in Madbury, NH. On this land, I had 65 blueberry bushes and also raised pasture chickens (layers and meat birds - up to 100 birds) on approx. 6 acres.
Name of your farming operation or where you are currently farming
His Harvest Farm - Dover NH
Links to farm business website, social media, etc.
Farming Plans
State(s) of interest
- Maine
- New Hampshire
Location details
I would prefer that it be within 1.5 hours of either Manchester or Portland airports.
Minimum acreage desired
40
Maximum acreage desired
350
Arrangements desired
- Purchase or own
- Lease
- Lease-to-own
- Something else
Arrangement description
It would be nice if a retired farmer would be willing to mentor me, especially in relation to raising grass feed cattle.
Planned farming practices
- Not certified, but follow organic practices
- Sustainable/regenerative
Farming practices description
I subscribe to the farming practices of Joel Salatin at Polyface Farm and Greg Judy at Green Pastures Farm.
Planned farming enterprises
- Cut flowers
- Livestock
- Vegetables
Farming enterprises description
Looking to sell direct to consumer via farm stand, farmer's market and web site. In time, I am also looking to sell seed stock to other farmers and ranchers. Livestock includes chickens, beef cattle and maybe hogs or sheep.
Infrastructure needed
- Farm buildings
- Housing
- Water
Description of infrastructure needed
If purchasing land, farm building and housing are not necessary.
Additional Information
I currently own the following equipment:
Tractor - 26 HP with various attachments (tiller, rotary brush cutter, drag harrow, sub-soiler, etc)
Walk-behind tractor with various attachments (tiller, rotary plow, power harrow, etc)
Member of:
Northeast Organic Farming Association - NH
New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation