A man sitting on the ground next to a dog
Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Kelly Collins

Preferred Acreage:

no less than 10

Preferred Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Cumberland

,

Hancock

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Sagadahoc

,

Waldo

,

York

,

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

Timothy and Kelly both have been farming since childhood. Experienced in vegetable, herb, orchard, nursery, Beef, dairy cow, pig, chicken, Nubian goats and Great Pyr Dogs. Simpler thyme farm is known and looking to have a farm property to increase our ability to grow. Husband is also a contractor and is able to turn a project farm into a full functioning home and business. Kelly is a Registerd Nurse who also is a Reiki master and herbalist.

Currently in York County, but current property owner passed away, and children have chosen not to honor current lease, because developer has offered large amounts of money. We will put any property into trust to maintain farmland for generations.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Apple/Fruit

,

Beef

,

Berries

,

Goats

,

Herbs

,

Livestock

,

Nursery

,

Pasture

,

Poultry

,

Row Crops

,

Vegetables

,

Woodlot

,

Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

Tim and Kelly Collins along with Farmer Calvin are looking to grow Simpler Thyme Farm Our business plan includes. Various herbs and spices that we already sell to farm to table restaurants , nursery fruit trees, a community farm stand where it is pay what you can take only what you need to help those in need . Being a part of the farm to school program. And 4H with our nubian goats.We are looking anywhere from York county up to hancock and Waldo Lease to own, rent or rent with option to buy. Tim is a contractor, Kelly is a Nurse and farmer Calvin is 4 years old and wants to feed the world his eggs and vegetable Thanks for considering.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

5

Wooded Acres:

2-10

Acres in Pasture:

any

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

any

Organic:

Doesn't matter

Farm Structures Needed:
No items found.
Equipment Needed:

any or none

Farm House:

Doesn't matter

Protection Easements:

Yes

ME Counties:

Androscoggin

,

Cumberland

,

Hancock

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Sagadahoc

,

Waldo

,

York

,
Arrangements Considered:

Short-term Lease (1-5 yrs)

,

Lease with Option to Buy

,
Needs Training:

No

Specific Training Needs:

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Timothy Collins