A man standing next to a giant pumpkin on a pallet
Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Gradeigh Cameron

Preferred Acreage:

60+

Preferred Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Cumberland

,

Kennebec

,

Lincoln

,

Oxford

,

Sagadahoc

,

York

,

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

I'm excited to start this journey toward finding my own farm! I graduated from the University of Maine in 2017 with a degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Since then, I've gained a lot of experience working on various farms, including a dairy farm, an apple orchard, sheep farms, and a grass-fed beef operation. I've worked with a variety of animals, including horses, cattle, chickens, turkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, and alpacas. I've also helped with the production of hay, pumpkins, sunflowers, and small-scale vegetables. One of my favorite pastimes is growing giant vegetables like pumpkins and tomatoes. I've also kept bees and produced honey since 2018.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Apple/Fruit

,

Beef

,

Christmas Trees

,

Flowers

,

Goats

,

Hay/Forage

,

Hogs

,

Horses

,

Livestock

,

Poultry

,

Sheep

,

Sugaring

,

Vegetables

,

Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

I am not sure what I actually want to do but I know I would love Christmas trees. My goal now is to be able to find a property that I could build my life and livelihood from. I have a fairly diverse background and have alway said that I would form a farm around the land. My vision right now would be to have a pick your own Christmas tree farm, flower all spring summer and fall. Sheep for wool Production and a large Apiary.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

20

Wooded Acres:

Acres in Pasture:

20

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

Organic:

Doesn't matter

Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
,
Greenhouses
,
Equipment Needed:
Depends on what the land lends itself to. Most likely a tractor and implements
Farm House:

Yes

Protection Easements:

Maybe (Please send me information)

ME Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Cumberland

,

Kennebec

,

Lincoln

,

Oxford

,

Sagadahoc

,

York

,
Arrangements Considered:

Standard Sale

,

Owner-Financed Sale

,

Lease with Option to Buy

,

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

,

Joint Venture with Eventual Sale

,

Farm Manager

,
Needs Training:

Yes

Specific Training Needs:
I would like help with the business side of farming. How to make a business plan how to do the ins and out of business operation. i feel that is where i lack the most.

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Gradeigh Cameron