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Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Matt Kovarik

Preferred Acreage:

20

Preferred Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Sagadahoc

,

Waldo

,

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

We have been collectively farming for 10+ years on organic vegetable farms and with livestock. We currently manage our own small-scale regenerative farm on leased land. We raise pastured waterfowl, grass-fed sheep and nursery crops, with the hope to expand our livestock enterprises once we transition to a larger piece of land. We are college graduates with degrees in science and have a passion for caring for the land through organic practices. We are currently participating in MOFGA's Journeyperson program.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Apple/Fruit

,

Berries

,

Hay/Forage

,

Livestock

,

Nursery

,

Pasture

,

Poultry

,

Sheep

,

Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

Yes, created with the support of MOFGA. We farm with regenerative and organic principles to cultivate healthy animals and plants while leaving a positive impact on the land. Our vision is to expand into larger grass-based livestock while continuing to grow our current enterprises. We have detailed proposal documents available upon request.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

1-2

Wooded Acres:

No preference

Acres in Pasture:

20

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

No preference

Organic:

Doesn't matter

Farm Structures Needed:
Storage
,
Equipment Needed:
Farm House:

Doesn't matter

Protection Easements:

Yes

ME Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Sagadahoc

,

Waldo

,
Arrangements Considered:

Owner-Financed Sale

,

Short-term Lease (1-5 yrs)

,

Long-term Lease (5+yrs)

,

Lease with Option to Buy

,

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

,

Partnership

,

Joint Venture with Eventual Sale

,
Needs Training:

No

Specific Training Needs:

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Shannon Lora