Don

Member Since: March 2023

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About

  • Looking for a farm in:
  • Alberta
  • Number of years farming:
  • 3-5 years
  • Farming experience
  • Other experience
  • I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee)
  • Agricultural products:
  • Fruit/berries/grapes
  • Herbs
  • Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock
  • Vegetables
  • Other products
  • Planned marketing strategies:
  • Farmers markets or farm stand
  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
  • Restaurant sales
  • Other marketing strategies
  • Land needed:
  • 1 acre or less
  • 2-5 acres
  • 5-10 acres
  • Facilities and equipment:
  • Fencing
  • Greenhouse
  • Planned farming practices:
  • Certified organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Other practices

Overview

I am a passionate , creative and all round easy going guy. Grew up in the east kootenays, Elkford to be exact. I studied music earlier on and also welding ? It was my 20’s , they don’t count. I love conversation so hit me up to chat about anything!

Experience

I have a 10 year background in alternative energy mechanical systems and I owned a company based on this for 13 years. My horticulture knowledge is past down from my grandma and mom. I have focused efforts in regenerative agriculture to help grow dynamic healthy relationship based ecosystems for food and global stewardship. My overall passion lies in marrying these industry's/professions to create resiliency in layers of community culture, economy and spirit.

Partner(s)

For now I am ok alone but if someone wants to help that’s ok too

Farm Vision

I am looking to start on a smaller plot of land and test a few methodologies of regenerative agriculture to help feed my family more nutrient dense food as medicine. I have an auto immune disorder and have sensitivities to veggies from the grocery stores so growing my own food organically is now a matter of necessity for long term health.

Relationship with Farm Owner

I would love it if I could find a farmer that would allow me to use a small portion of his or her land for a veggie plot. Eventually I want to get to producing for other people who are immunocompromised like myself. I am collaborative and open to ways to make these steps happen.