New Leaf Organics is a woman owned, certified organic vegetable and flower farm in Addison County. We currently grow 5 acres of crops and market through our 100 member CSAcsa, our farmstand, 1-2 wholesale accounts, and wedding/ special event floral design work.
Our hilly farm is 90 acres; with about 45 of that in forestland and the rest open. Our fields consist of many small plots (approx ½ acre each) rather than one large, flat area. We have two irrigation ponds and 5 high tunnels in use. We have a large barn, recently renovated to include a new wash/pack/storage area, commercial kitchen (which is currently rented out), and an event space upstairs.
We are looking to broaden how we farm in community and create more dynamic offerings for our community and customers. Essentially, we are ready to share both the joys and the burdens of running our farm with a person or people intent on making farming their career, with the skill set to jump right in! This could look like either:
Management of the New Leaf Organics vegetable enterprise, with potential to evolve into a long-term partnership/ownership potential in the farm business.
Incubation of a new, complimentary farm business (i.e. poultry, sheep, fruit) on the land with potential to co-market through the farmstand and other market channels
There are approximately 3 additional acres available for use and a potential for hosting more on-farm events.
A minimum of 3 years farming experience (ideally with at least some at management level) is required of potential farmers. On-farm housing is possible; there is a house on site (currently rented) and also a yurt on the farm that could be converted to more permanent housing if needed.