Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Preferred Acreage:

50

Preferred Counties:

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Oxford

,

Penobscot

,

Piscataquis

,

Waldo

,

Washington

,

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

I owned with my ex husband an apple orchard in Union Me with 1200 trees. We harvested and sold apples and made cider. I have a background in growing and cultivation of native plants. I also was a paid helper at a goat farm and milked 100 goats and helped make cheese.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Apple/Fruit

,

Berries

,

Goats

,

Hay/Forage

,

Livestock

,

Poultry

,

Sheep

,

Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

My plan is to have a farm stand/ CSA and to bale and sell premium hay to horse owners. I have owned horses for 30+ years and know the requirements for good horse hay that will bring maximum value for the farm. In addition I plan to use my knowledge of cheese making to start a CSA primarily based on cheese but supplemented with vegetables grown on the farm.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

30

Wooded Acres:

10

Acres in Pasture:

20

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

5

Organic:

Doesn't matter

Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
,
Equipment Needed:
Tractor with bucket, bush hog mower, rake. Other equipment needed but not necessary, mower, Tedder, baler
Farm House:

Yes

Protection Easements:

Yes

ME Counties:

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Oxford

,

Penobscot

,

Piscataquis

,

Waldo

,

Washington

,
Arrangements Considered:

Long-term Lease (5+yrs)

,

Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)

,

Partnership

,

Joint Venture with Eventual Sale

,

Farm Manager

,

Apprentice

,
Needs Training:

No

Specific Training Needs:

Contact Information

Contact Name:

anne Harkins leidinger