Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Anthony Moreno

Preferred Acreage:

40

Preferred Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Aroostook

,

Cumberland

,

Franklin

,

Hancock

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Oxford

,

Penobscot

,

Piscataquis

,

Sagadahoc

,

Somerset

,

Waldo

,

Washington

,

York

,

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

Lisa- I worked for an organic vegetable farm in Oregon for 8 years, and then for an organic fruit orchard for 5 years. I also raised my own herd of milk cows, chickens, and pigs on leased land for ~5 years. I have experience with propagation, direct seeding, tractor operation, harvesting, and processing many varieties of vegetables and fruits. I have also done quite a bit of pruning, farmers markets, and some farm maintenance/building work. I have been working for a soil health lab for the last year. Anthony- He has ~10 years of experience growing cannabis, 4 years of landscaping, and gardening. He is also good at maintenance on vehicles and buildings.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Apple/Fruit

,

Beef

,

Berries

,

Dairy (Cows)

,

Flowers

,

Goats

,

Grains

,

Hay/Forage

,

Herbs

,

Hogs

,

Livestock

,

Nursery

,

Ornamentals

,

Pasture

,

Poultry

,

Row Crops

,

Sheep

,

Sugaring

,

Vegetables

,

Woodlot

,

Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

I need to write up an official business plan. But generally, I would like to start a diversified regenerative farm. I would grow vegetable seeds, vegetables, fruit, small scale livestock, and value added products such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and salad dressing. I would direct market my products to the local community and larger towns within a 2 hour driving distance when necessary.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

10

Wooded Acres:

10

Acres in Pasture:

10

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

10

Organic:

Doesn't matter

Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
,
Greenhouses
,
Shop
,
Storage
,
Equipment Needed:
Any would be great, but we can likely do with minimal equipment at first.
Farm House:

Yes

Protection Easements:

Yes

ME Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Aroostook

,

Cumberland

,

Franklin

,

Hancock

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Oxford

,

Penobscot

,

Piscataquis

,

Sagadahoc

,

Somerset

,

Waldo

,

Washington

,

York

,
Arrangements Considered:

Standard Sale

,

Owner-Financed Sale

,

Lease with Option to Buy

,

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

,
Needs Training:

No

Specific Training Needs:
I would be happy to be mentored and get advice, but I have a lot of experience and can find local farmers to yield any questions we have as we get going.

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Lisa Hargest