About
- Looking for a farm in:
- Ontario
- Number of years farming:
- 1-2 years
- Farming experience
- I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee)
- I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution
- Other experience
- Agricultural products:
- Livestock
- Hay or forage crops
- Other products
- Planned marketing strategies:
- Commodity markets
- Farmers markets or farm stand
- Restaurant sales
- Land needed:
- Facilities and equipment:
- Housing
- Fencing
- Agricultural machinery
- Planned farming practices:
- Conventional
- Certified organic
- Ecological production, but not certified
Overview
Hi there, My partner and I are looking for an opportunity to partner with and eventually take on a farm business, preferably in livestock. I have experience in beef, dairy and horse operations, with extensive education in animal agriculture. I currently work full time in animal nutrition in the animal ag industry and plan to maintain employment off the farm. My partner has a contracting and construction background, and mechanical knowledge with a passion for working outdoors and would like to farm full-time.
Experience
- Advanced degree in Animal Agriculture - Farmhand on dairy farm - Full time employment in animal nutrition industry - Sales experience in agriculture - Extensive experience working with various livestock (cows, horses, sheep, poultry, etc) - Mechanical and construction knowledge
Partner(s)
- I would like to farm with my partner, who brings extensive construction and mechanical knowledge, strong hands and a passion for working outdoors!