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Hi, i am looking for a woman who needs an ecological, experienced market gardener for a partner. I am 48, have a Clark Kent demeanor and Superman abilities. Also have tons of equipment and ambition. Will be looking for land myself in the Bozeman region unless i can find someone who needs help. Please write Rainbeau at wulfwhispers@wildmail.com and enclose some details as to what your needing. Thanks.

Hello,
Interested to learn more about your farm site.. please contact cloud9hypno@yahoo.ca
Thanks!!

I represent the seller and we are offering the following opportunity.

Nestled in the heart of Tehachapi, California an exclusive CERTIFIED Organic Apple Orchard of approximately 40 level acres.

Tree count is approximately 8000 with several varieties that include Fuji, Red/Golden Delicious and grafted Pink Lady. The sale will include a 60x120 Cold Shed that is practically new and some equipment. Cold storage capacity is approximately 1200 bins.

The area is known for its apple orchards and four seasons. While less than 120 miles (190 km) to the north-east of Los Angeles, Tehachapi maintains a distinctively rural atmosphere. Ranches with horses as well as estates on large lots are common in the surrounding area.

You may visit our website: www.thewestsideagentes.com to see more about this lovely property. The seller is willing to entertain the sale of additional trees,acreage, home, and processing barn.

Hello Mr. Bennett,

You may want to talk with me. I just might have the right opportunity for your family. You can reach me at 661-332-9700.

Warmest regards,
Debbie

Available Positions:
* Summer Farm-based Educator (15x) (June 6 – August 27, or September 10)
* Farm Apprentice (2x) (March 15- November 15)
* Farm Apprentice (1x) (June 1- August 31)
* Garden Apprentice (2x) (March 15- November 15)
* Garden Apprentice (3x) (June 1- August 31)

About The FARM Institute
The FARM Institute (TFI) is an educational working farm on 162 acres of picturesque coastal sand plain on Martha's Vineyard Island, Massachusetts. The mission of TFI is to operate a teaching farm that educates and engages children and adults in agriculture through the operations of a diverse working farm. By providing year round educational programs, TFI offers learning experiences in farming, land preservation, nutritional awareness and growing food, as well as the culture and history of Martha’s Vineyard farming.

FARM serves as a steward of the rich traditions of Vineyard farming and strives to become a place at the center of the community where children, families and generations can once again be a part of the land. Our belief is that just about everything a person learns—values, work ethic, teamwork, commitment to community and caring for the land can be experienced on the farm. We offer many programs throughout the year including after school, school vacation, summer day camp and class field trip opportunities.

We raise laying hens, turkeys, broiler hens, dairy goats, beef cattle, pigs, and sheep on grass with rotational grazing. We also have an 8 acre market garden, make hay, honey and more.
Desired Background for all Staff:
• A desire to work with children and adults in farm related activities
• A commitment to the mission of The FARM Institute
• A background in education, animal husbandry, growing, environmental sciences or related fields
• Experience and ability working with multiple colleagues; good organization and attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently and effectively without close supervision.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, colleagues, customers, supervisors, support staff and other members of The FARM Institute community.
• Willingness to learn new skills, adapt to situations, work towards shared goals
• Experiences that exemplify traditional and innovative methods for collaboration and problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

To learn more about our organization, please visit www.farminstitute.org.
Salaries and benefits based on specific positions and prior work experience. For more information call 508-627-7007. Individuals interested in applying for a position should e-mail a résumé to the contacts below, and a letter of intent including any related work experience, what you expect to contribute, what you would like to learn, and your availability.

SUMMER Farm-based Educator

The FARM Institute seeks enthusiastic and dedicated staff for full time teaching positions during the summer of 2010. All applicants must have experience with teaching children, leading groups and interest in sustainable agriculture. Applicants with skills in gardening, cooking, livestock handling, environmental education or carpentry are preferred, but not required. Our educational programs focus on farming, sustainability, nutrition, and earth stewardship.

SUMMARY: Summer Farm-based Educators are responsible for preparation, implementation and evaluation of farm-based educational programming during 11 weeks of summer programs. Teachers are expected to model and impart The FARM Institute mission and values through example and engagement of the children, families and visitors.

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND REQUIRED HOURS:
Orientation begins Monday, June 6, 2009. Our summer programming is eleven (11) weeks in duration – beginning Monday, June 21, 2009 and ending September 3, 2009. Throughout the course of the summer it is possible that you will be asked to not work for one or two of the week long education sessions. During this time you can volunteer on the farm or enjoy an unpaid week off. Suitable candidates will commit to a minimum of employment from Monday, June 6, 2010 to Friday, August 27, 2010.
Summer Teachers are required to be on-site five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 to 4:30 with occasional extended days and weekends for farm, community and special events. Programming hours are from 9:00 to 3:00 Monday - Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following:
• Implement curriculum based on exploration of Katama Farm (animals, fields, garden, barn, etc).
• Lead an age specific groups of students for week long programs.
• Design weekly elective projects.
• Plan daily age appropriate lessons.
• Maintain reflection and planning worksheets.
• Actively participate in program evaluation
• Facilitate communication with parents regarding questions and farm awareness.
• Lead group presentations at Friday Family Sharing Day.
• Aid in farm chores with children.
• Responsible for daily facility chore and classroom cleanup.
• Other responsibilities as designated by the Education Director.

If interested, please send: résumé and cover letter to:

Sidney Morris, Education Director
Email: education@farminstitute.org
Phone: 508.627.7007 ext. 104

FARM APPRENTICE

Reports To: Farm Manager

Job Summary: We require self-motivated, skilled individuals with practical experience in or a strong desire to learn about farm operations. Farm Apprentices will be involved in all aspects of The FARM Institutes pasture-based livestock production including Beef cattle, dairy and fiber goats, pigs, laying hens, sheep, as well as various poultry raised for meat. The position also involves but is not limited to basic carpentry, tractor work, on-site poultry processing, meat distribution, mechanics, grounds maintenance, occasional gardening and record keeping. During the summer you may be expected to work with camp students 1-2 hours a day to help teachers finish farm related projects.

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND REQUIRED HOURS:
Farm apprentice positions are offered with a mandatory commitment of mid March –mid November or a summer position starting June 1st and ending August 31st.
This is a full time position requiring 40-50 hours of work, 5-5 1/2 days per week. There is a seasonal nature to the position that will require some flexibility when work demands are at their peak (haying, birthing, poultry processing, events) in the summer and slower during the winter months. It is expected that you will work occasional weekends as needed.

Compensation: farm apprentices will receive a weekly stipend as well as some produce and discounted meat and eggs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following:

• He/she is responsible for assisting in all day to day farm activities
• Animal care (feeding, watering, moving fences and assisting with associated treatments)
• Field work (mowing, haying, spreading manure, lime and fertilizer, building fences and waterlines)
• Occasional construction or repairs of new or existing farm buildings and facilities
• Assist fellow TFI staff, student groups, volunteers, and interns with farm related projects

If interested, please send: résumé and cover letter to:

Julie Olson, Farm Manager
Email: julie@farminstitute.org
Phone: 508.627.7007 ext. 106

Garden Apprentice Job Description 2010

As a Garden Apprentice you will be expected to work 5 ½ days a week, Tuesday-Saturday or Monday–Friday with occasional Sunday irrigation rotations. Here at the FARM we currently have 8 acres in field production and two greenhouses. This season we will be running a 60 member CSA, attend two farmer markets a week, deliver to local restaurants, and supply our farm stand with produce. Your responsibilities will range from seeding, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, irrigation, greenhouse work, tractor work, setup and sales at the farmers market, CSA set-up, coordinating produce donation distributions, and sales and deliveries with local restaurants. Experience is encouraged but not required, most importantly present is a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to learn about growing food. Other possible work opportunities on the farm may arise with livestock and fields as time allows if interested.

We have five garden apprentice positions available for the season. Full season Apprentice positions require a mandatory commitment of mid March –mid November. Summer positions start mid May and end mid September with some flexibility.

Reports To: Garden Manager

Hours of Work: Expect to work 40-50 hours per week. Your start and end times will be coordinated with the Garden manager.

Compensation: weekly stipend, veggies when available and discount on meat and eggs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Assist in operating 8 acres in vegetable production and greenhouse operations
Includes seeding, planting, fertility, care, harvest, handling, irrigation, and crop rotation
? run and organize booth @ West Tisbury Farmer’s Market throughout growing season on Wednesdays and Saturdays
? Assist in sale and distribution of FARM Institute produce off site
Including restaurants, groceries and other markets
? Assist in running a 60 member CSA
? Work with teen apprentices and supervise garden volunteers
? Participate in care, maintenance, cleanliness and organization of garden, greenhouses, irrigation, equipment, tools, stations, sheds and related spaces
? Work with farm and education staff on special projects
? Articulate in words and actions the vision of the FARM Institute in a way that inspires others to follow

Kristen MacDonald, Garden Manager
Email: kristen@farminstitute.org
Phone: 508.627.7007 ext. 107

A young Man trying to make it in America!

Young man in Maryland looking for a farm to purchase and or partner in existing operation. Ideal set up would be in Maryland or ?, 200 plus acres of pasture and or tilled land. Would like to run cattle, hogs, horses, and grow vegetables along with fruits year round.

Ultimately, develop a theme farm that supports an up in coming retail food brand that promotes hard work, competence/capability and the importance of local agriculture to the youth through Sports and Entertainment.

I have a Brand and a Plan just need the Land and Resources, Man!.

Please spread the word! Our Country depends on it!

Responses, Ideas, or Direction send to- blainetewell@yahoo.com

From your post i gather you might be in the putnum county area. I would like to get into organic farming and just writing to see if you would be interested in setting something up and if you would need help. Please consider writing me back with some information on the type of partnership you are looking for or what you would like to see this property develop into. I have Horticulture experience and a Bachelors degree in geography/gis with a minor in environmental management. Thanks.

Jenn

my email walktheboard@hotmail.com

How is business for eco farming? I now own a farm in Ohio (due to my father's death in April 2009); if you are interested you can visit it electronically at http://jvrichardsonjr.net/dayspring/Dayspring.htm. Would love to hear what you think.

9 1/2 acres - irrigated - chicken coop, barn, 24x24 insulated shop. Lots of black locust trees. Property is completely fenced. Currently grazing all natural meat sheep, chickens and turkeys. Gorgeous view property with super efficient newer manufactured home, 3 bd/2 bath - with EPA rated wood stove. All electric with wind generated potential. This is high desert - beautiful weather - wonderful small community. $259,000 our averaged utility bill is $76.00 yr round. Please do not contact us if you are a realtor or mortgage company - WE ARE NOT INTERESTED.

Greetings! In response to your needing a farm partner..just checking that this is in fact the case. I have 3 years of advising old ag farms in the midwest on diversifying their farms on and off. Looking to start or partner a farm of my own. I currently live in nyc and obviously have no problem relocating. I've also worked as a vet tech and have no problem with animals

If interested, please contact me with details of what you are looking for.

Also available to other farms for farm partnerships, or starting a diversified farm for you. Please email for details at:
zinnah@aol.com

Looking for compact equipment for 20 acre vegetable farm in colorado

50-75 hp tractor with loader, W/ 3point
15-20 hp tractor W/3point
Rotavator
tractor mount seeder
1 and two row harvesters
2000 cubic foot cooler
Bed former

Email: farmoutfitters@hotmail.com

email me directly gardengreen@hawaiiantel.net

SOUTH ROYALTON VERMONT - ORGANIC FARM/RANCH/HOMESTEAD PROPERTY
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3 family home with farm buildings used for an organic cattle farm housing up to 90 head at one time. Pond, frontage on the first branch of the white river, 1 parcel in Tunbridge and 3 parcels in Royalton with an estimated 80-100 acres of pasture with a total 265 +/-acres. Property has sweeping long range views, hiking and horse trails, and many potential building sites.
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Sale subject to subdivision for $829,000.
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OR
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purchase the parcel in its entirety with abutting owners compound comprised of 45+/- Acres, Trails, Pond, Custom one of a kind log home built from timber from the property. Off the grid power comes from a 9 panel solar array, windmill, and a propane generator backup system. Home has both wood and propane fired boiler, as well as a wonderful midwest style fireplace on the main floor. 2 car garage with laundry facilities and upstairs guest quarters/inlaw art with balcony, also with long range views. There is a custom log gardening shed with overhangs on each end, large deck off the home with hot tub, and a stable with 4 stalls, walkout, large tackroom, above hay storage, and split several sections of field with split rail and springtite fencing. very private setting for this homestead on the hill.
Being offered in its entirety for $1,200,000.

contact Mark F. Kula at Frederic Pierce Realty, LLC.
PO Box 1200, White River Junction, VT 05059
Email Mark.Kula@Frede ricPierce.com
View property at FredericPierce.com
cal 802-526-2100 and ask for mark Kula

$434,890.00

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to get into the nursery Business. The land totals almost 5 acres with over 1 acre under cover. Complete watering system, outside irrigated area, warehouse, office, packing area, full benches throughout all greenhouses and more.
The business has been out of production for almost 10 years and in need of the following:
-New Coverings on all greenhouses
-Basic patches in some of the irrigation systems
-Grass Cutting and debris removal
-General Maintenance

The actual structures are in great shape and you could be in production in a matter of weeks - months. 2 of them are being used as hobby houses.
The location is also centrally located with proximity to the following cities:
-Jacksonville.....1 Hour
-Gainesville.......1 Hour
-Orlando.............1 1/2 Hours
-St. Augustine....30 Minutes

Since they have been out of production for so long, there is a great opportunity for those interested in organic production with many great outlets nearby.

I am open to a lease option or partnership.

Where are you located?

please email me i may have the situation you are looking for.
sandra

I am looking for 20-50 acres of pasture in Rockingham or Shenandoah County in Virginia for beef cattle. It needs to have shade and water for the cattle. I will pay you top dollar which is $50+/acre and can provide references if needed. I am looking to expand my herd and need additional land. Call 540-810-8648 with questions.

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Hi, I'm winding down my garden and thought it would be a good oportunity to take the time to meet a mountain maiden. I'm looking for a partner to live in a sustainable lifestyle and help build a permaculture homestead, maybe sell organic vegetables and eggs, that type of thing. I was hoping to run across someone like myself. I am very connected with the earth and nature in an egalitarian fashion and consequently tan, extremely physically fit and emotionally mature. I'm 5'11", 153 pounds [ thats a pretty fit and trim body and every babe who has seen it.....well they shake their fingers and say oooh, la, la!] I am a progressive and if your not quite sure what that means, it;s very simple - i have compassion for all beings.Although i don't dogtmaticly practice religion or spirituality, i have been described by those types as being "the purest of the pure" What that means is i vibrate at a very high level and radiate a lot of energy. This generally means that to feel comfortable around me you also should be a high energy positive person. I am a very tender man, as tender as the of petals of a flower, a very sensual man - as sensual as that flower's fragrance, a very strong man -as strong as that flower's seed. I have tremendous appreciation for the feminine sacredness and if you - like me - have been gazing into the stars at night and asking "where is my compliment?"well perhaps......perhaps your prayer might be sitting here in southwest Colorado waiting for your e mail. Oh and please do not press the reply box but rather send me a direct responce to rainbeauwulf@privacyharbor.com Thanks and Happy Trails.

Get out of winter, come on down and help me do hydroponics, have a spring that the local water God told me I could start a water bottleing company but I just want to grow some food.

Housing provided and all the food you can eat from the farm. Bananas, yucca, citrus, papaya, squash etc.

Have enough water for Tilapia but I don't know how to do these things.

Part of the problem is when people click the "reply" button after each post, it posts a new public post. So people with offers, LEAVE YOUR EMAIL so you can make direct contact. People who are responding, DO NOT HIT REPLY. Email the people directly in YOUR OWN email program.

I and wife are getting out of local farming – produce row crop farming. We’ve farmed with this cultivator tractor for years, but , unfortunately must sell. It is a significant opportunity for a small farm to get this rare equipment. This is a working 2 row IHC model H MOUNTED CULTIVATOR tractor. If you don’t know about row cultivating , ALLOWING GROWERS TO NOT USE CHEMICALS AND MANAGE WEEDS, like farmers did in 1920’s and ‘30’s , please don’t discount this message. Helping to get the word out on this equipment for sale WILL SIGNIFICANTLY help small farm growers.. I don’t want it to go to a tractor collector, who will tear off the cultivator (because they don’t know what it is…) and destroy it. I will be sad to see this sold for $500 and get painted to display…

It is being sold at auction this Saturday, Oct 17 at Cedar Grove , WI please see www.schmidtauctionservice.com for directions to auction, photos and info. or email call for photos if interested , serious only please, my time limited

Thanks,

Roger Williams

Haymeadow Farm, Fredonia, WI

(262) 692-9396

SEEKING SMALL FARM RENTAL IN S.E. Pennsylvania for rent or lease to buy (50 mile radius from Allentown). Responsible skilled professional couple looking for reasonably priced small farm with house, barn, good soils and water for small organic venture. Will consider some caretaking responsibilities...gardens, animal care, land management. Please email directly to iamspringwald@gmail.com.

I am vegetable grower in north western South Carolina. I am seeking farm land here in the Blue Ridge for CSA and market.

I am available as a farm manager with experience for agri-tourism,CSA,farmers markets and inclusive community farming.
I would be happy to speak with any new start-up farms or community gardens for consultation.
» richard@goodthingsgrowhere.com

I am vegetable grower in north western South Carolina. I am seeking farm land here in the Blue Ridge for CSA and market.

I am available as a farm manager with experience for agri-tourism,CSA,farmers markets and inclusive community farming.
I would be happy to speak with any new start-up farms or community gardens for consultation.

We're a grassfed sheep dairy in upstate NY looking to diversify and become more sustainable. We have 50 acres of woods and 50 acres of pasture/woods. We have a small gardern plot and several buildings (apartments) on the property. In the past, we've done pastured poultry and pork. We did a huge patch of garlic last fall as well. If interested, I'd love to talk.

I'm currently working on a grassfed sheep dairy in upstate NY. They have a small garden plot along with 50 acres of pasture and woods. The farm is at a crossroads currently. We need help in the business end of it. Do you have interest in livestock? There's a lot of potential, but I fear we don't have any resources left. There's a two story building with 2 apartments that could be used by farm partners. Thanks.

I have been involved in dairy farming for about 20 years. At this point in time I have been running my parents farm for about 4 years alongside my brother who has been running a successful vegetable operation, that has outgrown our current farm. So now our farm is at a crossroads. Either the dairy operation continues on under my management and a vegetable operation is started up by someone who I bring onto the farm that I co-op with or...

I leave the dairy and go somewhere else and co-op with someone else's farm. I would prefer to stay where I am but I am interested in animal husbandry and crop production. I am very skilled in all aspects of farming, mostly in machinery operation, I have been driving tractors since I was 9 years old.

If I was to find a farm to co-op with I would need housing for me and my family which consists of me Jake 29, Carrie 32, Oscar 2 1/2, Moki and Luna our cow dogs our 4 katadin ewes and five heifer calves a couple of poly dome calf huts my 9' disc 8 wheel v-rake two cars and alot of passion for farming

call me at 608-627-1701

our farm is located in the Driftless region of Wisconsin near Viroqua and Richland Center

or e-mail me at themilkmansboy@yahoo.com

I would like to communicate with you about this dream; do you have an e address where I could write?

My e-mail is Please respond if Hawaii farm help is still open. Thank you

My wife and I have three boys and are seeking a more self sustainable existence on this earth. I have been in construction for the past 25 years, I am currently employed as the VPO of a company with annual sales between 18-28 million. I am looking to get out of the rate race, material possessions, and become more self sufficient.

I am open to partnering with a family, couple or person with the organic farming knowledge to share their knowledge and in turn I will share my knowledge in construction, marketing, business, sales, etc.

Where do I begin?

My dream: liquidate out of NJ, sell our 4,000 + sq. ft. home and buy enough land in the inner banks of NC, TN, WV. to sustain my family and I. I would be more inclined to purchase raw land as I would like to incorporate a new 0 energy dwelling utilizing passive solar design, Solar technology, wind power, etc. I am an experienced angler, boater, carpenter, roofer, mason, machinery operator, etc. My wife has a small raised garden that is comprised of tomatoes, squash, green beans, watermelon patch, etc. My wife is also starting to home school our middle child due to the inadequacy of our public school system. My wife also grew up on an Arabian horse farm. But we also realize that trying to run a small farm, starting a CSA and being self sufficient without getting additional experience and knowledge from someone would be foolish.

I am open to partnering with a family, couple or person with the organic farming knowledge to share their knowledge and in turn I will share my knowledge in construction, marketing, business, sales, etc.

I see a lot of internships available for individuals. Are there any farms that offer an internship to a family that you are aware of?

Any advice that anyone would be willing to share would be very much appreciated.

Thanking everyone in advance for your anticipated responses & help,

Hello, Lynn--- Would you be interested in a farm in N. Idaho?

Luana

heritagefarms@iglide.net
208-683-4410

Hello, Marci,

I would like to visit with you, I have had a similar dream. However, we are in N. Idaho. You can email me or call if you like: 208-683-4410. Thanks! Luana

Hi Susan,
I'm interested in hearing more about your desires for your parcel of land.
My partner and I have Bachelor degrees in sustainable agriculture, and we have years of experience working on many different farms in various parts of the country. We've worked with livestock large and small, have started and managed organic gardens, and have permaculture training.
I'd love to hear more from you, and if you get me your email address, I would be happy to pass on our resumes.

Thank you.
Angela.

Seeking small family farm in Lower Hudson Valley for Organic CSA and mixed pastured poultry operation. Looking for long term lease/rental with option to buy or first refusal rights. Hoping to start earning sole income from farm within 4 years. Until then my wife and I both have flexible salaried positions.

Property should have 3+ bedrooms, outbuildings, pasture and good soil. Willing to put substantial time and funds into supporting infrastructure.

I plan on practicing all organic Ag methods including intercropping and green manure. If your property is not certified organic I plan on putting in the time and the effort to obtain that title.

A little about me:

I am the father of two. My daughter is 7 and my son is 6. My son is autistic. Due to my sons special needs I have realized how important chemical and pesticide free foods are to our children’s health. I attended the Culinary Institute of America and worked as an Executive Chef for many years. I am now an Area Operations Manager for a national restaurant company and will be transferring to West Nyack in the spring. I spent my childhood working on my grandparents farm on Long Island and have done work with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Nassau County 4-H.

I am looking to pay 1300 monthly plus utilities. This will leave me funds to improve the operation, facilities and establish a sound financial platform to ensure long term success. Willing to consider profit sharing after year 2.

We will treat your farm as a home and maintain the property in pristine condition. I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

Please email me at jeremyryaniphone@gmail.com

Hello: I am a CSA grower in N. Clark County, WA (Portland, OR is my market) and committed on this rented farmland until either May '10 or Oct '10, but researching and hopefully will find my next venue for growing food for market and ourselves. I own a house outright which is in south-middle Tennessee but I cannot liquidate it due to severe market issues there which could take 10 years to come back...even then, I will likely not get more than $40,000 out of my investment. So I am currently using it as a positive cash flow along with the SS Retirement check I just began receiving (I am a young 63)...together I have enough to exist so long as I am not paying more than a few hundred dollars each month rent/utilities. The best of what I bring is all the tools and skills needed for a serious growing operation. Let me hear an update and more on what you would entertain in terms of the someone without cash category. Ariel Gail MacLean
Ariel's Sustainably Grown
P.O. Box 541
La Center, WA 98629
arielgailmaclean@yahoo.com
360-936-5766

Please email savelands@hotmail.com

* Sorry, I was not aware there was no way to EDIT my post.

We are a non profit with the goal of securing land in the most
" farmed " region of the midwest. You know the places that used to have fence lines, shelter belts, groves, pot-hole wetlands, etc.
If your not aware, take an excursion around the state of Iowa and report on the diversity you see. Your report will short.

The main goal is to secure land in the most isolated, farmed, tiled, bulldozed and drained piece of earth we can muster. Then plant indigenous trees and grasses, restore wetlands to replace the devasting loss of habitat for wildlife as well as to curb climate change,wind eroision, soil erosion and water retention and quality.

Secondary goals only if the parcel is large enough and after goal # 1 is met ) are to research organic methods and partner with idividuals, university and perhaps corporate entities.

The needs are many. There is room for you. LETS do this !!!

wow! sounds like we have a lot in common.
I reside in the driftless, a unique bioregion located along the Mississippi River, about 100 miles long and 40 wide encompassing northeast Iowa, southeast wisconsin and southern Minnesota. characterized by high rock bluffs, waterfalls,creeks, hardwood
forests and an ancient beauty. Headquarters to Organic Valley(LaFarge,Wisconsin) and a quiet revolution taking place in agriculture.
I have 30 acres located in a small valley in Northeast Iowa. Yellow River is at the foot of this valley; a creek runs up the center. The land is part of an older 40 acre farmstead. 7 acre bottomfield, several small pastures, 3 springs and 10-15 acres of harwood forest(black cherry,hardrock maple,hickory.walnut,oak, big cottonwoods along the creek) home to deer, turkey and many medicinal plants.
An additional 20 acres of adjacent up-top pasture is available for rent/buy and would be a great addition to this farm.
I am looking for a young farm family to partner with in the creation of a permaculture settlement that would serve to inspire and educate others, as well as make a good life for ourselves.
I grew up on small farm here in this area and, having gardened all my life, I have returned to this area to be a part of what I love most.
I have building/construction skills, experience and tools-most recently strawbale/adobe, pole framed. there is good rock for building on the land, and trees for framing. about 3 good building sites.
the Kellog Foundation chose to fund this area and there is a 50 thousand$ grant available to fund a food/fitness project. possible to partnership with a local school.
I have two draft horses(percheron) and some horsedrawn equipment, a small cottage and wood cookstove, cistern and a chicken coop. Interested in tapping the maple trees, medicinal herbs and milking sheep, bees. growing food,edible hedgerows, a greenhouse, chickens. micro-hydro application possible utilizing a small waterfall.

I am a mixed blood, Creole/Irish, educated in france and west africa;
a praise singer and musician, I have a masters degree in spirituality and geo-justice. I teach environmental ethics.

I'm impressed that you are doing urban agriculture. will stop here and see if you reply. My e is frogsongfarms@hotmail.com / phone 563-379-8079.

gaia

what would the cost with shipping of 1- 10 bags to NC 28387?
Also do hou have any organic Timothy hay or cubes? Thanks

People---EMAIL the folks that you need to respond to DIRECTLY! Why muck up this board with your unintelligible responses, not helped by the fact that you don't even address who you are speaking to by name!

Folks with offers, LEAVE your email so you can make direct contact! What good does it do us to read your transactions online? It just clutters this board! Yeesh!

Hello Cynthia,

I am currently in W.V closing down two gardens on 150 acres. I am very interested in knowing if this position is still available. I look forward to continued correspondence on email.

Thank you,
Gail

Still looking for a ranch manager? Email me with more information!

janet@vanzoeren.com

Dear Dave,
I found your classified add on the Rodale institute webpage. I am very interested in learning more about your situation and about what you are offering.
I am 25 years old and have some experience in organic farming. I have a BA in biology and several years experience working on a variety of different farms. I am not exactly sure where I am going right now, looking at the possibilty of grad school or further farming experiences. I espcially would like to make my own decision and basically run a farm but without having to purchace my own land! It might be that i am the perfect fit to help take care of your land and run a bit of a farm for you.
I have several questions, and generally would like to know more about you: who you are, where exactly you are located, how isolated the place is, what you hope me to bring to the comminity and family, how the soil is...? Also would you be interested in having any animals on the farm or just veggies? Is anything planted right now? How long would I have to commit to? Lots of questions.

Anyways, if you could email me a quick message with a answers to a few of my questions, that would be great. I will actually coincidentally be traveling through Ithaca in early October, so maybe if it seems like a good fit we could meet up then?

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Janet

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We are a retired couple, I have a BS in Ag,MS in Educ. , grew up on a farm & have been closely involved in agriculture all my life. My wife has broad background in herbs. Would like to know more of your operation. please e-mail us Thank you.

hi im in n.z. now and have managed farms all over the planet - lets hear back from you !

I'm heading to a farm auction in s. central Indiana on Oct. 1st. Any investors who want to partner up in a joint venture
operation providing capital or a working partner, please contact me. farmingorganic@hotmail.com

Hey Now!

Looking for friendly, hard working, enthusiastic and smart people/person who would like to nurture 2 to 25 acres of good soil in the Ithaca, NY. area. We have a unique situation for you to cultivate and market food that you grow. I have a green house nearly finished and plan on hoop housing as well. You would have your own 1,200 sq ft living space away from the main house.
We have 50 acres of forest, we heat with wood, and would like to utilize the woods for 3 dimensional gardening/agroforestry. We don't expect any compensation from your hard work, outside of sharing in a small part of the harvest (feed a family of 2 1/2). We would, essentially, work for you. The symbiotic relationship comes mainly in the form of having someone watch our place while we are away, and share tasks such as harvesting fire wood.
There is so much to discuss~ Hope to hear from you soon, Dave
davito49@hotmail.com

Rainbeau,
I am in Windsor CO and would like to get together with you to discuss some ideas. You can email direct at jmont473@live.com.
Thanks!

EcoReality Sustainable Land Use and Education Cooperative is seeking people interested in building a sustainable, agrarian life on 43 acres of prime, irrigated farmland on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

We have acquired this land with a no-interest balloon loan, and so we are primarily interested in those who can invest roughly half the value of a typical North American suburban house in their sustainable future with us. People with smaller financial resources but outstanding skills are certainly of interest, as well. One of our core values is freedom from long-term debt, so we can focus on making food and energy, rather than on making banks rich.

If you find yourself just short of being able to afford the land you'd like, and are reasonably easy to get along with, consider joining forces in our co-operative venture!

In our first year on this land, we have erected nearly 2,400 feet of deer fence, and are supplying garlic, eggs, raw goat milk, and other products to our eleven residents and the greater community.

Learn more via our website, and let us know your sustainable dreams, so we can begin a process that may lead to your investment, membership, and habitation on this wonderful site.