Hello my name is Jean Remarque. I'm a Haitian American Urban Zero waste environmentalist and a artist. I'm a recent graduate of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden B.U.G program and I also completed my certification with GrowNyC beginners Farmers cohort. Currently I'm working on my apprenticeship with EarthMatter. I'm on a path/mission and I'm in the phase where I would like to gain a tenure for mentorship and guidance so I can have access farm land.The vision and mission is to steward land and build community through cultivation and diversity and eliminate food injustice and to provide food sovereignty to those communities who have been marginalized. Creating a year round agro-tourism holistic permaculture landscapedesign conservatory. We will offer food to serve the local undeserved community provide educational and employment opportunities. Sell at local farmers markets. I'm ready for a tenure at a Farmers Cooperative.
Preferred counties/regions
- Capital Region
- Hudson Valley
- Mohawk Valley
- Southern Tier
- Western
Desired acreage
- 5 or fewer
- 6-10
Farming Status
Emerging farmer: 2 years or more of on farm work experience
Not currently farming
Primary reason for farming
Other
To build community through cultivation.
Farming status, plans, and practices
I plan on using regenerative practices.
Farm Experience & Education
- Farm internship/apprenticeship
- Farmer training or workshop
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming method or practice
- Regenerative/Sustainable
Primary crops
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Vegetables
Primary livestock
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Pigs
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Poultry
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Bees
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Other Livestock
Farm business plan or farm resume
I do not have a business plan or farm resume
Farmland Needs
Infrastructure required
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Barns - Equipment Storage
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Barns - Livestock
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Electrical access
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Equipment
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Farmer housing
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Fencing
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Water access
Family Housing
Desired Tenure
Lease to own farm land
Estimated price range for a lease or a purchase of a farm property
50,000
Will this operation qualify an eligible landowner for an Agricultural Assessment?
Unsure
