MelissaLand Seeker
Current Location: Dalton Gardens, Idaho
Seeking Land in the Following Counties: Bonner (ID)
Seeking Land Size: Less than 1 acre, 1-5 acres, 6-10 acres
What types of farming operations are of interest to you?
- Hay/Forage
- Large Animal (eg cattle or sheep)
- Small Animal (eg pigs or poultry)
- Grain
- Dairy
- Vegetable
- Fruit/Orchard
- Other
What farming practices do you plan on using?
- Organic
Please elaborate on the type(s) of agricultural operation you plan on running:
I plan on developing an integrative, permaculture-based system with orchards, annual vegetable productions (with hoop houses), goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and pigs. I will sell fruits, veggies, dairy, eggs, and meat direct to consumer, through a farm stand, and at the farmer's market. I would like to eventually develop a on-farm store with commercial kitchen for value added farm products as well as community/educational space on the farm.
More Info
What is your farming/ranching experience?
- 5 years or less farm management
- Other experience/license/agricultural training
Tell us more about your agricultural experiences:
- I raise annual vegetables and herbs, fruit, Nigerian Dwarf goats, and chickens
How many acres are you currently farming/ranching? 1
Please briefly describe what you grow or raise currently: I raise annual vegetables and herbs, fruit, Nigerian Dwarf goats, and chickens