Katie Diego

Description of farming status, plans, and practices:

We’ve run a small scale meat farm with poultry and small livestock. We are not a slaughter house. We hire a mobile butcher to have everything done properly and off the property. We have done farmers markets as well as selling locally. 

Description of marketing method:

Online, local farmers markets, vendor events. 

Does this farmer have a business plan?

In progress

Desired acreage:

11-20, 21-50, 51-100, >100

Infrastructure required:

Onsite housing, Barns or other facilities for storage of equipment, livestock, and crops, Water access, Fencing, Electrical Access

Description of infrastructure:

We require a house to live in as it will be our residence as well as business. Must be at least 4 BR and 2+ BA. 

Description of buildings required:

Barbs would be a plus. Poultry coops would be great

Description of fencing required:

Any pasture fencing

Primary crops:

Vegetables, Fruits, Ornamentals

Primary Livestock:

Cattle - Beef, Goats/Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Other livestock

Description of livestock/crops:

Poultry, rabbits, small livestock, beef cattle, pigs

Tenure options desired:

For Lease, For Sale

Description of tenure options desired:

Rent/ lease must include house. Rent to own our lease to own. Outright sale depending on price

Will this farmer's operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?

Unsure

Experience & education:

Farm owner, On farm work experience

Experience description:

Please see above