FarmLINK Seeking Farmland Information on people seeking farmland in Canada http://www.farmlink.net/feeds/seeking_farmland.xml Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (I am a hunter, angler, and gardener.) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: Ten years of employment at a major grocery chain has allowed me to view market trends and gain experience in some other areas of the business/marketing angle of farming. Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic Vision: I am interested in growing heirloom vegetables or simply less common vegetable and herb varieties. My vision is to support the promotion of less common but useful and nutritious varieties until they have become more popular in our local area and perhaps even sold on big chain grocery store shelves in the future. My family is also currently learning about ducks and goats and is open to the idea of perhaps having one or the other on our farm as well, but not necessarily right away. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Growing herbs and vegetables on a small scale has developed a passion in me to farm. I have limited to no experience in many areas of farming and farm life and would count it the greatest asset in my early career as a farmer to be able to shadow someone who has been doing this for many years already. My family is looking to form a great friendship with an established farming family to learn about any and all areas of the farming business. This may be an actual apprenticeship or perhaps less formal than that. I am open to any experience and collaboration at this point.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=9 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (seminars, courses, conferences, independent study) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Primarily carpentry, though I have a vast CV which includes a variety of volunteer work ranging from social work to teaching to grunt labour. Partners: Likely with my girlfriend. A Landscape Architect graduate, with diverse wwoofing experience. Agricultural products: Livestock, Other ((Hay?)) Marketing strategies: Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Fencing, Cold storage, Other (water source for watering livestock: well, pond, etc) Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: A grass farm that efficiently turns solar energy into the highest quality meat. To build up quality, diverse forage; increase organic matter and microbial life in the soil; to establish a truly sutainable system that revitalizes the soil and watershed rather than contributes to its degradation. I plan on following the holistic management model which uses mixed livestock at ultra high stocking densities. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=10 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (Farm Start Courses, 2 years of Bio-Dynamic and Organic Farming Experience.) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: Hydroponic Gardening Experience, Green House Growing, Small Business Owner, Self-Employment Experience. Partners: Planning to farm with family involvement, my wife and son will be helping. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Medicinal Herbs) Marketing strategies: Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Biodynamic Vision: Looking to start growing organic food on a small scale to sell to my community, friends and family in Toronto and to work towards full time farming that can financially support my families needs. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for a small amount of land to cultivate, preferably with storage and irrigation. I would be setting up a greenhouse (if there isn't one on site). Would prefer to rent a home or cabin on the same property but not an absolute must. I am flexible as to the kind of relationship I have with a farmer, I don't need a lot of help but would appreciate having someone to go to who has knowledge in farming, soil improvement, and natural pest management.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=12 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: As of December 2008 I will have a degree in Landscape Architecture with a focus in organic agriculture and ecological design. Partners: Likely with my partner who has carpentry skills and some practical farm experience. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Ecological health of the farm is precedent. I would like to establish a rich and diverse farm based on livestock grazing and eventually develop complimentary vegetable production. Direct marketing would be either through a meat and/or vegetable CSA and/or farmers markets. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I would like to learn as much as I can about the sensitivities and intricacies of the landscape which I would eventually be working with.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=13 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Have been studying sustainable agriculture as an arm-chair pursuit, with a fair bit of knowledge about Permaculture. Studying a related field in university (Urban Ecology /Environmental Studies) Have maintained a small inner-city-backyard organic garden for four seasons. Spent about 6 weeks wwoof-ing (volunteer-basis-apprenticing) on organic farms in New Zealand in '06. Partners: I would like to farm with other people, start a C.S.A that would be owned as a workers co-op or such. And I am very interested in the eco-village idea/model of rural living. I don't want to "settle down" on any specific farm until 2010, as I plan on using 2009 to volunteer at and travel between a few farms. I don't yet have any solid plans with anyone who has the "exact" same interest and goals as myself. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: My vision for being a farmer stems from two places: a distinct personal interest in sustainable living (permaculture), which entails being as self-sufficient as possible, and trading/bartering with neighbors to fulfill other needs. So this implies building passive solar housing with local natural materials and recycled materials; harvesting rain and groundwater passively (swales/ponds); growing a wide diversity of crops for on-site consumption; recycling/compost organic wastes on-site (thereby having an on-site source of fertilizer); and so on. I have an interest in Food Forests, essentially mixed fruit-nut-berry and perrenial vegetable/herb orchards, which involve companion planting and integrated pest management. As for the second part of my goal, I do indeed want to be a commercial food producer of vegetables, fruits, and potentially livestock, nuts, grains, honey, or whatever else can be produced that is commercially viable and ecologically appropriate for whatever farm I become part of. I am interested in the importance of genetic heritage when it comes to farming, and would make an effort to grow as many heritage plant varieties as possible, save my own seeds for year-to-year operations (thereby breeding better plants for my locale), and I am interested in delving into the venture of being a seed source for regional farmers and gardeners. Tied up with this, I also have an interest in plant nurseries, specifically fruit trees. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: To be honest, I don't want to "settle down" on any kind of single business or eco-village project until at least 2010, as I plan on spending 2009 wwoofing, volunteering a couple of weeks at a time at a few different farms around Canada, with an interest in permaculture/biodynamic farming techniques.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=18 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (Intern. Organic gardens manager 2.5 acres) Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: I grew up on family dairy farm, worked on other dairy farms for a few years,20 years experience carpentry, have 20 years experience organic gardening, entrpreneurial training, Bachelor degree in Leadership with a minor in environmental studies, masters in public policy, 5 years university teaching, worked as organic agriculture coordinator for NGO, excellent knowledge of permaculture. Many other skills including mechanics,welding. Partners: To be determined. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Orchard & vineyard crops ) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: Integrated and diversified farm that maximises energy and resource flows with many complementary elements. Using permaculture principles, traditional methods and conscientious organic principles the farm will provide a sound income opportunity while allowing for stewardship. I also expect to provide educational opportunities for interns and area schools as I have extensive experience in education Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am open to discussion on this. I have substantial skills, knowledge and a passion for sustainable agriculture. Ideally I think I would like to take over for some one who is ready to retire, but wants help with the transition.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=19 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have a degree Partners: Agricultural products: Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=20 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (mushrooms, bee keeping, maple syrup, processing) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (internet marketing) Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other (hydropoinic, aquaponic, aquaculture, processing) Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=21 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: I have run my own business and gardened/farmed for many years. Partners: I am working with a few partners. There are many projects on the go but we manage them well. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Other (value added products) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: I am looking for some warm weather land (SOUTHERN southern Ontario or any notable micro-climates) as I am interested in establishing an orchard. Berries, nuts and tender fruits as well as apples and pears would be grown. I would also like to establish a small (1 acre or so) raised bed garden and cover crop under the trees. I would also like to have bees and livestock (to clear up the fallen fruit) on the farm. The idea is to farm as sustainably as possible. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: If you have an established orchard, I would be particularly interested in talking to you. A longer lease is required (10 or more years to make this financially viable).

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=27 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Other (Internet) Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Vision: We are starting an alpaca farm, with a strong focus on quality and consistancy to help drive the Canadian industry for high quality 'exotic' fibre products. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We do not currently have any property, and are boarding our animals at another farm. We would be interested in any lease or purchase opportunites that would allow us to further expand our herd and be 'hands-on' with our animals on adaily basis.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=32 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s) Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I do have small backyard garden that I use to plant vegetable all summer. I think I have few expertise in livestock farming. My father was a farmer before he emigrate to canada. As far as experience I would have to put myslef in beginner level. Partners: I will be farming with my father, as I mentioned before he was a farmer, but we don't have any experience in Canada. So we would like to find a farmer who could give us internship or as a mentor on how to do farming in Canada. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I would like to try on growing some south asian vegetable such as thai egg plant, spinach, small onion. They all grew in short amount of time, which is good because we could grow these vege in Canadian short summer. Also I would like to obtaine some dairy goats and have small flock of poultry for family use. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I would like to work together with farmer and help with farming , and also this way I think I could acquire some of technics that farmers use in Canada.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=34 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I Studied Organic Ag and Permaculture for two years at U of W and U of G, before taking 3 years apprenticing through the CRAFT program. My specialty is organic veg marketed through a CSA. though I am becoming more interested in field crops, esp corn and beans. I have three years experience farming with horses, and have a team of Suffolk draft horses. I have completed the "farmers growing farmers" business training course and have just completed my first year co-managing 4 acres of Market/CSA garden, as well as small acreages of oats, wheat, spelt, rye and dried beans. I am looking for a new situation for 2010, and am open to suggestions. Partners: I would like to farm with others in a workers co-op model, but at the moment I'm on my own Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Other (Mushrooms, Fruit) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: I would like to start with four acres in vegetables marketed through a summer and winter CSA, expanding to 6-8 acres by year three. I'd like to have pasture, hay, oats and spelt for my horses as well as for processing and sale as flour and rolled oats. By year three I would like to diversify into pastured meat, as well as small acreages of small-fruits, grains and dried beans Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for a landowner who is either willing to rent me a property to run my own business, or else someone who would be willing to work as a partner with me. Ideally our areas of interest would complement each other.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=36 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: Other (I grew up on a city outside of Canada) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I don't have any experience. Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables Marketing strategies: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=37 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: About 1 year Additional relevant experience: To my farm enterprise I bring practical experience in the propagation of plants learned through apprenticeships and work-trade arrangements with professial growers and herbalists. I also have completed diploma courses in botanical medicine and herbal theraputics at The Dominion Herbal College and The North East School of Botanical Medicine. Partners: I will be farming with others, but those people have yet to be completely disclosed. I have one firm partner, Susanne Viejou, my girlfriend, who will be farming with me. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Other (perennial herbs and woody-fruit-bearing plants. ) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Cold storage, Other (drying rooms, electrical) Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Mixed Farm. Pastured pigs and poultry, perennial and annual medicinal herbs. Experiments will include perennial edible plants - Strawberries, native berries and nuts, asparagus, rhubarb, etc. I am commited to ecological farming in all its words and subcatagories and am committed to building and maintaining a healthy habitat for all beings. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am open. Relationship could be as broad as farm owner being simple 'landlord' - making sure I'm paying the lease to more of a CO-OP relationship - separate enterprise, but shared infrastucture and marketing operations. I am not looking to partner, in a business/ownership sense, with anyone I meet solely through this site. I am looking to lease land/instrastucture or potentially share it with a person I meet here. Offers of Mentorships with medicinal herb farmers are welcome.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=39

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=39 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: About 1 year Additional relevant experience: Summer experience in research with the University of Guelph and the Organic Agriculture Center of Canada. Hands on experience working with organic vegetable production. Hands on experience scouting vegetable crops. Partners: Potentially in a partnership with a friend/mentor who has extensive experience, if not I would certainly be interested in working with an experienced grower in a field crop endeavor and potentially having a small vegetable operation on site. I would certainly be open to other ideas/suggestions. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=40

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=40 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=41

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=41 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (started new in cash crop production) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: engineering, business management Partners: We will hire some custom farm helps. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans) Marketing strategies: Commodity markets Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: As we gain more management experience in agri-food business, our farm would like to integrate more into producing some innovative and healthier food products from our own crop produces. We would also like to be able to expand into organic farming, would like to be able to be more self sufficient/reliant in developing/using own in-house renewable energy, would like to be able to export Canadian agric-food products to some oversea markets, etc. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are open to all potential farm business opportunities.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=42 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, Other (urban agriculture for several years) Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: I come from farm folk and did my share of work growing up with horses, rabbits, and a large kitchen garden. My upbringing taught me food production, preservation, and storage. My current garden has, besides ordinary vegetables, everything from chickpeas and sugar beets to wheat and amaranth. I am interested in heritage varieties and use eco-friendly methods, including companion planting. Partners: Myself and my three good-natured sons. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Other (hops) Marketing strategies: Other (I have clients who want to purchase heritage beans and hops, but my main goal is self sufficiency.) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Other (tool shed, sunny exposure, permission to alter soil composition as needed) Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: My childhood on the land has left me not quite satisfied with my current suburban vegetable garden; however, other responsibilities won't allow me to move to a more rural setting at this point. I don't necessarily want to go into raising food commercially, though I don't mind having surplus to sell, but my goal is personal self sufficiency. I currently raise about 20% of my family's food and would like to be able to do more, but I need more space than I currently have. I'm interested in finding unused suburban space i.e. vacant lot or corporate land close to home (Mississauga) where I can practise urban agriculture. I'd also consider an arrangement where I garden someone else's yard for a share of the produce in return, though ideally I'd prefer a plot 1-5 acres within a short commute of Mississauga. As a second project, I have a buyer interested in organically-grown hops, so I would like to acquire up to seven acres of additional land for hop growing, which would require either a purchase or lease-to-own arrangement, as hops are a long-term crop. I would also consider profit-sharing for the long-term use of someone else's land. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for very inexpensive land to lease or lease-to-own, and I'd consider working someone else's space in exchange for a share of the produce. The budget is tight so I'm open to bartering. I'm also happy to share my knowledge of food preservation/canning and emergency preparedness.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=43 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=44

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=44 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: I am a Livestock Engineer and a Master Degree in Management. I have been addressing different companies in diferent field and they have given some experienced in Accounting, Buggeting, Finanacing and Marketing. As manager in different levels I get some experience and know as the business moving from small to bigg slowly but steady. By working in a milk and pig farm we got a good profit and healthy herds for many years, just beneath grazing system and a carefully treated. Before I ran my own farm I was working in two big milking companies, first as feeding specialist and later as operation manager with more than 1400 milking cow in operation and a production of 15000 litres /day. I am sure I can get running small livestock successfully, but I need land and time. Partners: I will start alone, although if a partnership appears, and we have the same goals; he or she will be very welcome. I want to have a steady market in 2010 and I need to begin this year to reach this goal. Agricultural products: Livestock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I am going to build a livestock farm where animals won't be raised with additive, antibiotics, except illnes situation. They will be beneath a grazing system, hog-chicken-turkey will be raised in perfect harmony with the market and environment. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: A first option I will rent a land, I hope can find a fair price and I will be open mind to any offert from the owner, In my country we have an old saying that says- Together always we will be more strong.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=45 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have interned and worked with organic CSA operations (mostly vegetables) for several years and have co-managed the same for one. Through my internships I have become skilled with working with draft horses. At the moment I am trying to work on a carpentry apprenticeship and already have some experience in that field. I have also worked as a cook and kitchen manager and am interested in exploring related agritourism opportunities in the future. Partners: I would like to farm with others, but do not have a farming partner at the moment with whom I am planning an operation. It would be great to work with others who are running complementary operations that would allow us to share infrastucture and other resources, including labour. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 2-5 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: As I hope to become a farm owner myself someday I would like to work with a farm owner who would provide an incubator for a farm business, which I could if necessary move off the farm in the future. I would be happy to pay rent and/or help with maintenance and development of various aspects of the farm in exchange for this. If the owner is a farmer or is interested in farming I would also be willing to co-ordinate enterprises and/or share knowledge (mentoring or co-mentoring). It would also be great to have the relationship that is informal as well as formal, as I am not looking for just a business relationship but would like to have some formality for the purpose of maintaining accountability, stability and control in the farming operation.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=46 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (Farm Business Planning Experience) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: Mechanical know how and problem solving proficiency, working knowledge of welding, general construction and power tools. Grew up in a family machine shop. Comfortable with large machinery - specialized in tractor work during internship and later employment. Farm Educational programming experience Bachelor of Education -One season of interning at Everdale Farm, a mixed livesetock and vegetable farm and environmental learning center. -One season of employment farming and coordinating harvest schedules and distribution for a 260 member CSA and 2 farmers markets. Partners: I would like to farm with others. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: My farm vision is open, I am looking to farm with others and am leaving much open for the others to determine or for us to figure out together. With others I would like to grow a lot of food with systems focused on sustainability, larger scale and profitability. I intend on finding ways to make healthy food, for humans and the environment, more accessible to people of all levels of income. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am open to many possibilities of business partnering, employment, purchasing, succession, leasing.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=47 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Other (mushrooms) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I am looking for 1 acre land to rent.I will grow 7 kinds of mushroom. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=48 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Have been running our own farm business for 3 years, going into our 4th season. our focus is on direct sales at farmers markets and restaurants. we are currently running 3.5 acres. 2 of which are irrigated market crops. 1 acre in dry crops and .5 acre in perennial herbs and flowers. We also produce and sell our own seedlings and seed. This is a three way partnershipand each of bring experience in landscaping, computer programming and food production/kitchen management. Partners: Matchbox Garden & Seed Co. is a partnership of three people: Hanna Jacobs Adrian Milankov Eric Rosenkrantz THis is an equal partnership. Adrian deals with all programming issues from website design and update to farm planning spreadsheets. Eric deals with time management issues and streamlining operations. Hanna is responsible for plant selection and garden layout as well as our public relations. All other tasks are shared. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Fencing, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Matchbox Garden & Seed Co. desires to create a farm that is self sustaining and educational. We seek to be open to the public for gardening workshops, farm tours, etc. We hope to have 5-8 acres under production by 2012, the majority of which will be market garden crops. We always focus on farming in the most ecologically sound ways as possible. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are looking to purchase our own property in order to give us more freedom and security when making decisions regarding the direction our business takes. We are open to lease-to-own arrangement.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=49 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Restaurant sales Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=50 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=51 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=53

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=53 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (no experience) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Family Farm with husband and 3 children Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=55 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: IT management skills Partners: likely group of 2-3 people Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Fencing, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: small farm to grow rare or heratage crop Intended relationship with
farmland owner: it depends

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=56 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have several years experience working with sheep and beef cattle both on private farms and research stations, and spent 14 months as lead hand/technician of a sheep station which involved all day to day decisions regarding feed management, health and breeding. I still work part time with sheep helping during busy lambing times. I am a skilled machinery operator (tractors, loaders, skid steers, dump wagons, augers etc). I am also an avid gardener and had a highly productive and well cared for community garden plot at Ignatius College in Guelph as well as a herb and fruit garden at my home. Much of the produce I preserved either through canning or freezing. I also have a strong customer service backgroud which would lend itself well to sales, markets and keeping customers very happy. In college I won awards for highest marks in business classes, including accounting. In my current job I am responsible for accounting practices on a daily basis and handle a budget of $7 million per year (funding for OMAFRA/University of Guelph research programs). Partners: I will be farming alone but will need to hire help in busy times eg. lambing, harvest and for animal handling when assistance is needed. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I would like to raise approximately 40 ewes with lambs on grass, and have pastured laying hens and broilers and sell meat and eggs through community farm gate sales, contracts and farmer's markets. I would like the environment of the farm to be welcoming, a place where customers could come during set hours when I would be there, with their families and friends. I would also like to have a 1500 square foot garden for my own use, for preserving (jams, pickles, relishes, salsa etc.) and for sale . Intended relationship with
farmland owner: A friendly working relationship would be ideal wherein they and their property are treated with respect and I would be as well. I would like to learn about the property and its history from the farm owner as well as hear their stories of times spent on the farm and their wishes for how the farm is used.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=58 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner, Other (My husband and i have been running our own farming business and tea company in the yukon territory) Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: WE are a small family My husband and I, our 3 year old daughter and a new baby on the way. WE have been running our own farm on rented land up in Dawson City Yukon for the last five years. We have family in Ontario which is making us think we would like to farm in ontario to be closer to family. We have been selling our vegetables, plants, herbal teas and skin salves at our local farmers market. we have also been involved in birch syrup production. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Our vision is to have 1-3 acre market garden, where we can grow our vegetables as well as our medicinal herbs. We practice companion planting and planting for all our beneficial insects. We would like to have some chickens and goats. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We really enjoy working together with people. Sharing of ideas as well we are into sharing responsibilities of the farm with people. We like the idea of an ecovillage.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=59 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner, Other () Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: CSA operation. 12 yrs. Intentional Community co-founder and proponent, Community garden co-founder and co-ordinator. Practical builder, machinery/mechanical know-how. Partners: Prepared to farm/garden alone, but keeping eventual space for son,26, and/or open to any like-mindeds to share venture.(criteria-dependent) Could also mentor on the basis of genuine openness, regardless of experience. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Seed bank ,Dehydrated product, specialized value-added products (sauerkraut,etc) Garlic) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Other (Direct sales (via internet too)) Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities, Other (Space for RV and/or small strawbale unit, workshop , storage sheds,rootcellar) Planned farming practices: Biodynamic Vision: Imagining a mutual space-respectful environment in all areas, keen to perceive/alter how any action may affect other farm/home components. Eventually off-grid, when sufficient prudent building/infrastructure is done. I understand some simple geo-thermal applications which can reduce energy costs radically. Largely self sustainable in its unique context/relationship with neighbors/supportive friends and yield-capacity. Development of low/appropriate tech in living-structures and other functional modalities. Establishing berries,nut and fruit trees for future. Ongoing awareness/development/use of biodynamic processes. Open to mentor acquired skills on/off site. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Almost like a mutual courtship towards a common realization of possibilities...and ensuing sense of friendship, out of expressed/refined commonality of values. A mutually perceived, developed, and documented picture of parameters, with clarifications at any point in visioning. Mutual declarations of personal developing vision along the way. Within sufficiently defined parameters, the freedom of relative autonomy, coupled with consequential responsibility as it relates to the whole scene. One scenario enabling effective, relative autonomy could be : Living ,respectfully apart, on a farm whose owners also want to enjoy staying there in their home indefinitely, but cannot maintain the farm work which they have honorably done for so long. I could provide them with an abundance of the best food, as well as any skilled maintenance of infrastructure or new projects.....especially green-oriented for effective future security/well-being. I do have most of the equipment required for a small-farm operation in the manner which i have evolved over some years. I can weld, repair most anything, tend to be innovative in most ordinary and "problem-solving" situations. These things are my "equity" which i bring where i go. There is so much more...person-person.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=61 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (Worked with organisations managing farming activites in Africa for food Insecurity) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I want to Learn more of the advanced organic farming so as to bring it to the farm am planining to start. Partners: Farming alone Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Restaurant sales Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: My farm vision is to help support people who have the problem of food insecurity and encourage ore farmers. So this will be like a drop in place once formed. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: The kind of the relationship am looking for is to invite me to learn as an intern and be mentered for practical advancement.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=66 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: I'm looking for an opportunity to merge my sales and marketing experience with a farmer who wishes to expand his/her farming enterprise. My professional background is in business development, sales and marketing; and distribution and product development, and public relations. I am returning to (my hometown) Toronto after working in the concrete canyons of Manhattan for the past 15 years. I have worked as an intern on farms,including the McVean Farm at Farmstart this past summer. I take a very studious, methodical and humble approach to new things, and expect to learn a great deal through formal study, practice, mistakes, and discussion with experienced farmers. My prior business experience will be a valuable asset to any farm enterprise. Experience running light equipment (as an oil rig roughneck, bush camp cook in James Bay, and in home construction and renovation). I planted 1,100 garlic seeds in October, and sold pancakes at a Toronto farmers market. I am also an amateur cook (I've cooked in French and Italian restaurants, and recently learned Indian cooking) and know how to talk to customers such as restaurant chefs, produce managers and city dwellers. (References available) Partners: At present, I'll be farming alone, but am open to working with others. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Am exploring opportunities) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (I'm still researching marketing possibilities) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Other (Will depend on what is grown) Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: I intend to apply my extensive business experience to a long term career in local/organic farming. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: If things work out I'd be very interested in working toward some sort of partnership.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=67 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: We both have extensive organic gardening experience, practicing biodynamic planting techniques. I run a native plant landscaping company, specialising in land rehabilitation. Partners: My partner is a carpenter, hardscaper, musician and farmer. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other () Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: We are young vegetable growers seeking land to purchase in Peterborough County. We have been growing for five years on retired farmers land in Warsaw, On.. We practice ecological and biodynamic gardening techniques and values. We are seeking land where we can grow healthy vegetables, breath clean air, and drink clean water. We have some experience with livestock, and work horses, and hope to pursue these. We seek land with a healthy balance of cleared land and mixed forests. The woods would support sustainable harvesting and maple syrup production, and would be a highly respected part of the whole farm. We would also like to plant a small orchard and have bees. One of us is a carpenter, and both of us have skills to build, and renovate. One of us has a native plant landscaping business, with a broad knowledge of land rehabilitation techniques. We are a creative, hardworking couple with a real passion for farming. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are looking for a farm to purchase or lease-to-own for a reasonable price.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=69 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner, Other () Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Fencing Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other (permaculture) Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=70 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have BE degree of electronic engineering. and over 15 years of instrumentation and control engineering. I have been operating restaurant for six years. Partners: I will farm alone and sometimes bring some helpers whom I know. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 5-10 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: My farm vision is organic farm which is okay if not certified. I like naturally grown produce without chemical sprays and artificial fertilizer. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Naturally grown

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=71 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I am enrolled in a distance learning horticulture program from U Guelph. Extensive personal research in viticulture. Partners: Alone Agricultural products: Other (grapes) Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Other (personal use and research) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I am interested in finding a small plot of land for lease in order to grow cold hardy grapes. Note that grapes are often suitable for land that is not suitable for other crops (i.e. rocky, sloped, and low fertility soil). Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am interested in finding a small plot of land to grow grapes on for experimentation (trialling new varieties), and for personal consumption (wine making and table grapes.) As grapes require 5 years before entering full production, this would have to be a long term relationship. Note that grapes are often suitable for land that is not suitable for other crops (i.e. rocky, sloped, and low fertility soil).

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=72 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: Other (No experience, but are interested in becoming a farmer.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have a MBA degree, and would like to workout some inovations of finacing/sourcing technologies to contribute for our agricalture economy. Partners: Alone and probably use some services come with finance. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Other (I have no idea yet.) Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other (Will evaluate every possibilities.) Vision: Would like to turn unprofitable farmland into profitable one. Searching a new farming business model far Candanian econmy. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: All the knowlege to farm the land, including operation.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=74 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, Other (my study agiculture diploma (10+2)+Batchelor chalor of Agriculture(12+4) ) Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: I am born in farming family.I have 14 year practical experience in farming of growing different crops, vegetable,horticulture,organic farming,dairy farming, mix farming. Making organic manure with help of bacteria & earth worm,knowledge of micro sprinkler and drip irrigation system. I raise seedling of vegetable about 8 million seedling in one hector net house. provide new agriculture information to farmer by seminar and meeting on farm to farmer in India. i have Grower pesticide license of Ontario and structure pesticide license i was working as a pest control and spray pesticide in Rolland farm and at present i am supervisor in ROLLAND LAND FARM LTD 7345,Guelph line, Campbellville, ONTARIO,L0P 1B0. Partners: farming with my friend it depend on farm need how much man power need i discuss with my friend but not decided yet. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I have dream to start farming in Canada.I want to use my knowledge & experience in farming because i love farming. I want to develop a farm in scientific manner, in feature develop a new crop according to market demand, vegetable crop variety, medicinal plant,green house new crop. Dairy farming start with mix farming. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I want mentor ship,guidance about farming what to grow? which variety to grow? what time to grow? which time & place to market? rules of farming should follow and partnership with farm owner, on farm employment. we would to have house if not that's fine too. I want long term farming relationship.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=76 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: Trained as an attorney and practiced public interest law for several years Partners: I will be farming alone, but will be living with my partner (who would have an off farm job) and our toddler daughter Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I am interested in a starting a small organic vegetable production on 1-5 acres for a CSA and/or market sales Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am open to different possible arrangements, including but not limited to an employment relationship, lease, or business partnership.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=78 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Internship Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have a bit of knowledge in horticulture and am always willing to learn. I know information about animals and am very interested in biology. Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for an intership or any opportunity to work on a farm, preferably including animals, and would love to learn more about the subject of agriculture and organic farming.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=79 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with new farmer(s) Farm experience: Other (Little direct experience.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have a large home based garden. My work experience is in marketing and communications. I an currently researching intentional communities, permaculture and sustainable architecture. I have experience raising money through grants for the non-profit sector (healthcare). I bring my industry, commitment and desire to succeed to any project or partnership. My goal is to learn as much about permaculture as possible while working to establish an ecovillage in Brant County. Partners: Looking for like minded individuals interested in partnering with the aim of establishing an ecovillage in Brant County (preferably Brant County but open to suggestions). Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Very interested in esablishing a school for permaculture or sustanable architecture based on the work donw at O.U.R. ecovillage, www.ourecovillage.org) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (Eco tourism, permaculture school, small garden permaculture workshops, sustainable architecture workshops and masonry stove sales. ) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery, Other (Leasehold improvements, workshop/school building.) Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: I envision a farm community in which a small group of individuals and families work and live together in a cooperative spirit to establish a dynamic ecovillage that provides organic produce to local communities as well as provides opportunities for external members to participate in the life and operation of the farm. Integral to this vision is an emphasis on education, continuous improvement and community involvement in complementary projects, such as sustainable architecture and renewable energy. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for land owners and new farmers who share a vision for a sustainable community farm and are willing to explore working solutions to the establishment of an ecovillage in South Western Ontario. I am not looking for land for an ecovillage per se, but rather land owners that practice biodynamic or organic permaculture and are interested in helping others to establish an ecovillage (or become part of one).

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=80

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=80 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Have been training with horses since Sept. 2008, love to garden, lived on a farm when I was very young Partners: My partner has many years of business experience owning their own Restaurant. She has also been training with horses with me. She also loves to garden and has as much or more drive to start an organic farm as I do. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (Organic markets) Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Our vision is start an organic vegetable farm close to Toronto. Though we are looking for certified land it would not deter us if we needed to take a few years to become certified. Any property will work as long as it's workable. We would sell our produce to restaurants and Organic markets in the city and to neighboring towns. We would love to keep horses as well for pleasure. Though we may have other animals as well we would not have them for any purpose than our own personal use. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are looking for any farmer who would like to sell their land. We are willing to look at anything. The closer to Toronto the better. Otherwise any farmer who is willing to share their expertise to help us get started would be greatly appreciated; we are willing to pay for your services.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=82

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=82 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Please contact me for further discussion. At this point in time I am very flexible in the direction I will take my farm business. As I am still in the early years of business, I am not tied to any one commodity or production method. I look forward to exploring any and all opportunities. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=83

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=83 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I am a graduate of the Youth Entrepreneurship Project (business and entrepreneurial skills). I am also a writer, traveler, artist and musician, a creative thinker and problem solver, and experienced in work with horses. '09 has been my 3rd year growing some of my own food. Most of my knowledge has come from experiential learning, independent research, and workshops: Just Food's Farmer to Farmer training series, and the Algonquin Tea Company's 'Art of Agriculture' in Golden Lake, Ont. This year I did a mini box delivery program to members of my writer's group- I would like to extend my production and be able to do more. Over the next 6 months I am completing a certificate in Equine Experiential Learning. I intend to start a practice working with horses to further human development, using experiential learning techniques to foster the development of intuition, compassion, emotional agility, and a sense interconnectedness to other beings and the planet we live on. Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Other (box delivery ) Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=85

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=85 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (gardening and biodynamics) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I am a veterinarian Partners: This is a retirement project for me so I do not plan to be the physical worker. I would need others to do the labour. I would provide supervision and the start up funds. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: I would own the farm and have a knowledgeable farmer work the land. We could work out a cooperative monetary partnership once a working relationship has been established. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I would like to buy a farm. But it only needs to be 25 - 75 acres as I am interested in a market garden on biodynamic principals. This means that the amount under cultivation does not have to be large. I am interested in also having some grazing and forest. I would like to supply the locovor market probably in Toronto.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=86

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=86 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (controller for pork production company) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: 2 years experience as controller for pork production mgmt company / swine farms Chartered Accountant / business planning experience IT background Partners: spouse and sons one son has some experience working in a sow unit Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Other (beekeeping) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: looking to move to a rural setting and initially work towards being self-sufficient in growing produce for own use and selling excess, and as experience grows expanding to grow the farm operation to be a profitable business with long term goal to pass on to children Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=87

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=87 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Land required: 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=89

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=89 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: I'm involved with a co-op project to help facilitate alternative farming models. The project involves off-grid ecological mobile housing (with optional attached greenhouse)for use by co-op/land-lease farmers. Prefer working with others co-operatively and also having my own garden plot to develop over several years. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (sprouts, value-added foods- dehydrated, fermented) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Other (depends on location) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I work near Owen Sound ON and would like to develop a Co-Operative Market Garden, sharing resources, starting small and working over several years to expand. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I would like to co-operate and share resources in a way that is mutually benefical. Personal space and privacy are important and I prefer to live very simply in a natural, healthy, quiet environment. I would be interested in a lease-to-own option and using a small mobile cabin near the garden site for housing.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=90

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=90 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: ornamental and vegetable production Partners: Partner and I Partner is my girlfriend who has a desire to be moderately involved. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities, Other (the more the better;)) Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: A diversified, holistic, relatively closed loop, and productive system. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Im a grad student in plant ag at Guelph with a main focus on asparagus. I want to breed ornamentals and vegetables but in the mean time grow life giving food and value-added products for the local community. At the present I have a year left and am looking to just bulk up my seed inventory then make the big push next year. I require flexibility, diversity orientation, and passion in a business partner as I feel these attributes are self reflections.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=93

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=93 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: Other () Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: WILL PAY CASH FOR LAND Looking to purchase land only on which to establish a small, biodynamic hobby farm. Will be building off grid, passive solar, strawbale house. Especially interested in the area between Orangeville and Port Perry, as I have family close by. Would like to make the right purchase in 2010 for construction in spring 2011.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=94

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=94 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: I will be farming with Cam MacDuffee (former Everdale intern) and with others who join the project. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: I plan to build an eco-village based around an organic farm. I am looking to buy land, and am also looking for community-focused individuals who want to live in community and farm organically for our own food and also for market sale. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am primarily looking for land for sale, but am also open to joining in with another farmer(s) who are interested in forming a living village on a farm.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=96

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=96 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Purchase Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Other (Direct marketing: e-mail/ phone orders to with known clients, deliver product) Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: We are restoring an old Finnish farmstead in Thunder Bay back to a working farm. We have a small flock of Finnsheep (max 20) and have plenty of room in our barn to overwinter them. We just don't have enough pasture or hay fields to keep a flock this large over the summer or to produce winter feed. It would help us a lot if we could lease or purchase some underused land in the Thunder Bay area for pasture or haying. For pasture land, Finnsheep are very hardy on rough pasture and even browse woody brush, which is helpful in some of the older fields that have not been grazed or hayed in a few years. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=97

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=97 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: Other (No farm experience. Want to explore this area.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have IT experience. I can be helpful in automating. Partners: by myself. details later. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic Vision: I would like to contribut towards Canadian farming. I take it as a part time activity away from city in a peacful place. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I would like to learn from an experienced farmer and help him as partner in expansion if possible.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=98

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=98 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, Other (Vetreinary Technician ( large animals)) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have been working on and off farms for about 15 years. I am interested in small ruminants in particular at this point. I am looking for creative ideas about farming and land ownership that mean it is not a solo venture... Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Other (maple syrup, cheese, open to other possibilities.) Marketing strategies: Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I am looking for a shared farming relationship with established or new farmers. I am primarily interested in humanely raising livestock and producing products such as cheese, meat, etc. I would be open to discussing lots of other possibilities for production, land etc. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=99

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=99 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease Farm experience: Other (Garden plot growing experience, a year of research on small scale organic growing, biology research background) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: Little practical experience (years of gardening experience but no farm experience) but a willingness to learn and desire to establish a successful market growing operation. A quick and enthusiastic learner, have a biology research oriented background but not in agriculture. Have been researching and preparing to grow for the 2009 season for the past year. Partners: I will be the one doing most of the work, and all of the coordinating/management, but will have hired and volunteer help from approximately 5-6 other people. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: This is my first year growing for the farmer's market. Ready to plant 1-3 acres of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and mixed herbs, flowers and other vegetables. My desire is to establish a fresh market growing business providing local organic produce to the GTA. Also interested in opportunities in the distribution and marketing end of the local organic produce business. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Looking primarily to lease land and facilities from the farm owner. Mentorship and possible collaboration on market selling and distribution would be a bonus.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=103

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=103 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner, Other (Presently working on a farm. Experienced with tractors and farm machinery, raise poultry. Previously worked farrow to finish. My wife had a hobby farm previously.) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: I am presently working on a certified organic farm of which cattle are also raised. I am fully experienced with livestock, farm tractors, farm machinery and implements utilizing them for haying, baling, seeding, also I am experienced in maple sap harvesting and syrup processing. In addition I have Sales management experience as well as Carpentry, building expertise and small engine and equipment repair. My wife Ann, had previously rented a small hobby farm for six years where she had a market garden, sold produce at the gate as well as meat chickens, ducks,turkeys, geese and chickens for brown eggs. She also raised a variety of rabbits, hogs and goats for meat. She has had horses, a pony and she also raised 5 head of wild boars! Ann also owned and operated a successful professional dog grooming business from the farm location. Before she had her farm she worked at Sealtest Dairy in sales. At the present home of which we have only one acre we have 12 red layers and two pygmy goats. Partners: With my spouse, also we have grown children willing to help as and where required. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (maple syrup, christmas trees) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (pick your own) Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: We vision a long term productive,viable mixed farm with at gate sales and farmer market sales. We will investigate possible local niche markets for expansion. We are interested in a pick your own and CSA membership and depending on the land a future certified organic property. Through much planning and hard work we will continue to learn and grow! Intended relationship with
farmland owner: A great friendship. Through our experience, strength and good health we will make it all happen!

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=104

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=104 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (kept chickens, small organic vegetable patches) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: trained in ecology Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Other (eggs) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I'd like, primarily, to farm free-range hens for eggs. We've kept small numbers of chickens before, and they do well in natural extended social groups that include roosters. Ideally I'd like to grow what they eat and find a use for their high-nitrogen waste. A viable business and lifestyle could grow from there. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: My restricting criterion at this point is proximity to downtown Toronto. As it stands I could only undertake a small enterprise by commuting.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=105

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=105 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Earl grew up on a hog farm and has dreamed of farming all of his life. Sadly, his family sold the farm when he was 11 years old due to the economics of the hog industry. Ever since moving from the farm, he has been preparing himself to own a farm again. He has worked on many different types of farms: Dairy, beef, sheep, hogs, cash crop and horticulture. He graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 2002. His focus of study was crop production and animal nutrition. He enjoyed learning how to grow good feed and how to feed it. His diverse career since graduation has included: Milking sheep on a 640 ewe farm, special projects for the Ontario Cattlemen's Association and the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency, ruminant feed and crop input sales, and chicken procurement. Tanya has earned her diploma in Early Childhood Education. She has been a committed, reliable worker in a factory, restaurant, and child care. Her patient, caring nature makes her perfect for working with children, animals, and Earl. Earl and Tanya also run an e-commerce business and consistently work on personal growth. Earl has been active in agricultural, volunteer, and political organizations. The couple has recently purchased a home in Welland, Ontario, so the are looking to farm in close proximity. Partners: Earl and Tanya have recently married, and want to work as a team. Earl's parents, Brad and Trish, are also looking to start farming when Trish retires from teaching kindergarten in 2010. After selling the farm, Brad worked on the assembly line at Honda in Alliston. Brad and Trish and their other 3 sons will contribute free labour from time to time. Brad and Trish may be open to buying a neighboring farm and or a joint venture. Tanya's father was a welder for Stelco and in his retirement, he loves to volunteer for farmers to fix their equipment, to keep his skills sharp. Agricultural products: Livestock, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Other (Custom Grazing, maple syrup, woodlot management) Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Other (Maple syrup + Woodlot management equipment) Planned farming practices: Conventional, Other (Open to Anti-biotic free, organic, etc if we are custom-grazing livestock for owners who make specific requests.) Vision: Our vision is to create a farming business that will provide a full-time income for us as a couple through solid management practices, and healthy relationships with our environment, business partners, industry and community. We believe that intensive rotational grazing will provide a cost of production edge over conventional farms. We would like to custom graze livestock or establish a breeding and multiplying business to supply high-health goats or sheep to commercial producers. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are open to many different opportunities. We are willing to rent a farm and buy livestock, or buy a farm and custom-graze livestock. We are also willing to provide labour to farmers who are wanting to slow down or retire, as long as we can get ownership in livestock or land. Buying shares in a farming company that owns livestock and/or land is also appealing. We currently have careers in the Niagara Region that we are happy with, but as newly-weds, now is the right time to make a major change before we start a family. We want to move to a region where grazing land is cheaper

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=106

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=106 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: Partners: With my family Agricultural products: Vegetables Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I will share my agronomical knowledge with him and he will be helping me in practical and technical kowledge, mostly on the farming season and other kowledge and experience related to farming in Ontario

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=107

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=107 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (I ) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have performed light gardening (flower and vegetable) in residential areas, and I have done some landscaping as well. I have taken sustainability courses in university also. I love being in the outdoors and have been camping many years when I was younger. I also worked one harvest season in a cherry orchard in the Okanagan Valley. I am currently participating in a natural building apprenticeship program on Mayne Island, BC. Partners: I am open to farming with whoever wants to join me. I have many friends/acquaintances interested in permacutlure, and I foresee them gravitating towards my farm once i have land secured. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (honey/maple syrup) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Other (natural building tourism/education) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Community-style sustainable living. Eventually helping new farmers get started. Natural building (cob, cordwood, strawbale, etc). Organic produce. Music-recording facility as well as eco-tourism. Would love to farm honey and maple syrup. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I like the idea of living on a farm and learning through work-trade, with the possibility of setting up a small place of my own on a portion of the land eventually - looking to develop a community with common interests (sustainability, happiness, music, art, family).

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=108

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=108 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other () Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Contractor for Government agencies in Ontario and Alberta providing tree planting/silvilulture. In business for 10 years, have planted 1 000 000+ tree seedlings, tall stock, and Landscape/wire basket trees. Have knowledge of government programs and tax benefits to Farm owners with respect to planting trees and the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Interested in farm land that can be planted with organic vegetables perhaps in conjunction with tree seedlings and nursery stock, also grown organically. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=110

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=110 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans) Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Conventional Vision: Looking to raise and grow a sheep herd. We currently have 10 sheep and are planning to expand to appx 500 sheep within the next 1--2 years. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are looking for someone who would be willing to rent us farmland; preferably a farm with house or rent-to-own a farm.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=111 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: -worked full time approx 4 years on small dairy operation in Ontario (inc animal, field, garden, maintenance work) -worked part time 1 additional year on larger dairy operations -barn manager for a few horse facilities -run a small business for equine massage therapy -grow my own gardens for personal use Partners: Unsure at the moment. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: -small operation, possible to run with 1 or 2 ppl -use no synthetic pesticide or herbicide -work with nature to produce goods -use of vermicomposting/culture as much as possible Intended relationship with
farmland owner: -casual relationship, work/live along side

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=112 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: No current partners but am looking to join with other like minded people who are interested in specialty farming. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (vermicompost) Marketing strategies: Restaurant sales, Other (vermiculture) Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Other (vermicomposting) Vision: Urban agriculture: Compost organic waste with black soldier fly larvae and earthworms. Use BSF larvae, earthworms and duckweed to feed poultry, perch and tilapia. In soap bubble insulated greenhouses grow year round sprouts, salad greens, fruits, flowers and vegetables using worm castings. Direct market products to restaurants. Collect waste from restaurants and repeat cycle. Closed loop niche farming. Contemplating growing switch grass to use as heating material for greenhouses, straw bale buildings for BSF larvae and earthworm nurseries. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=113 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s) Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=114

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=114 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Internship Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=115

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=115 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Hello I am Sean I farm 1000 acres of certified organic farm land in the owen soudn area and operate a on farm store and flour milling business. I am looking at the possibility of relocating to the guelph area to run an near urban farm with an on farm store, bakery and flour mill. I also have 50 beef cows, 12 sows, 500 laying hens and meat birds in the summer. I am open to looking at new oppertunities that might be out there. Thanks Sean Partners: Looking to farm alone and with paid staff as i current have 3 employees on staff now. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I want to run a near urban farm and market Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=116

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=116 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: I studied frunt and vegitable production at the university of Guelph and am intrested in starting a pick your own fruit farm. Partners: on my own Agricultural products: Vegetables, Other (fruit) Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Other (pick your own) Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Barn or other livestock facilities, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: mentoring would be great and hopefully a gradual takeover

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=117

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=117 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I would like to have a cooperative with a partner who believes in organic and sustainable farming. I have many ideas about what my farm vision would entail, but it depends on the land and the circumstances. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am open to many different kinds of relationships with farmers. I would like a mentoring relationship at a minimum to understand how they have used the land over the years so I can find out what works. I really want to learn as much about the land and practises as I can even if I cannot get to the point of an agreement to lease to own. Learning is my first goal, getting land is secondary.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=118 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: I currently own & operate a CSA business with a business-partner (who owns land/infrastructure) but looking for my own land to farm. Although not certified organic, we use natural & sustainable farming methods. Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: We are most interested in buying a small farm with house and 5 to 10 acres of workable land at an affordable price. However, we are also open to leasing land close to Cargill, Ontario (north of Walkerton), but wish to farm independently. Ideally we would like 5 acres with some sort of barn or shed, with access to power & water. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=120

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=120 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other () Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Fencing, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=121

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=121 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: i have been in the restaurant business for 20 years. i also have studied economics in university. Partners: i have friends who will be working with me to develop the farm as well as a network of restaurant people to whom i intend to market product. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Biodynamic Vision: i am looking to set up a small scale operation. initially working with fresh vegetables. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: looking to lease a plot of land to get started in farming before eventually purchasing a farm of my own.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=122 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Purchase Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: The first thing that I will start with is my desired end. I want to run an organic small-scale farm that produces all the lacto-ovo vegetarian delights with some fibre-farm fun. I want to do it while offering vocational skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum disorders. My current field is form of therapy for such individuals. In the past I have worked with children on the Autism spectrum knowing all well that there was a very bleak future in regards to their employment and finances. My interests drove me from gardening to an alpaca farmer who was using a blind alpaca and a dog to therapeutically work with individuals with various developmental disorders. Once I began to research I found that many of the things that I loved about rural life was the life-style that it demanded, hard working lowered stress. So i moved from Toronto to Stratford. My girlfriend and I now have long-termed temporary accommodations with family but need to strike out on our own soon. But first I need some training! can you help me or point me in the right direction? Partners: I would liek to train individuals work-based skills and employ some of them as well but, it will be myself and my girlfriend. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Fibre, Therapy, Vocational) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Biodynamic Vision: An organic small-scale farm that produces all the lacto-ovo vegetarian delights with some fibre-farm fun. I want to do it while offering vocational skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum disorders. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Because I have very little experience in agriculture I need a mentor but I also want a person that I can look to for advice from time to time in the future. I have a tendacy of jumping and building my wings on the way down but this is not always the case. Because of this I wish for continued guidance.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=123 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (Studied and trained in permaculture and edible forest gardening. Years of practical experience working with community gardens, rehabilitation projects, my tree nursery, and much more. ) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Since 2005 I have co-created and worked with a Guelph-based food security organization called The Appleseed Collective. We have been doing a lot of work to increase people's food skills, gardening know-how, and access to local, free, healthy food. I have facilitated many edible & medicinal wild plant walks, and workshops on propagating fruit trees. In 2005 and 2006 I attended trainings on permaculture, focusing on low-tech, accessible techniques at having food production also be healing for the land. I have training and experience in less-conventional food production - like mushroom propagation, edible perennial polycultures, herbalism, working with edible wild plants, native edible reforestation, building topsoil with low-impact tilling and no-till gardening, and so on. In the autumn of 2008 I started a tree nursery in Guelph that focuses on edible native trees, especially neglected kinds, like pawpaws, elderberry, black cherry, etc. I have learned to propagate these trees by seed, and am growing them for edible reforestation efforts, community gardens, and projects like that. Since 2005 I have been studying herbalism, and have been making various tinctures, salves, decoctions, etc. This is just as important to me as growing and learning about food plants, as is sharing this knowledge to empower people. Partners: Ideally I would be able to have these projects be available for others to learn from and take part in. The long-term vision is having it be more of a community project. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Edible and medicinal mushrooms are also of interest. ) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Other (Through existing community networks I organize through, based on community food security. ) Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Greenhouse, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Other (Edible forest gardening is a practice that seeks to create self-sustaining systems of perennial edible plants and trees, incorporating groundcover, vegetables, vines, bushes, trees, and more.) Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=124 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Training in beekeeping Partners: Agricultural products: Other (honey) Marketing strategies: Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for a mentoring relationship with an established beekeeper.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=125

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=125 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: In start-up stage of small business, "Whitsend Market Garden & Craft".Fundraising/marketing, festival logistics, carpentry, front-line heathcare, competitive long-distance runner, wilderness camping & canoing, community radio, music community participant. Backyard vegetables and herbs, internship (May to Oct 2009) on biodynamic vegetable and poultry farm. Chainsaw Safety Certification. Volunteer on vegetable farm (Fall 09-spring 10). Work full-time at fruit & vegetable shop specialising in organic produce. Partners: I am pursuing farming education by myself, partner is interested in farming but currently pursuing university studies. Her family has extensive background in conventional farming (flax, canola, etc.) in Alberta & Saskatchewan. She is very interested in beekeeping, and has experience preserving foods, and growing flowers and herbs. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Cedar containers & pest deterrent cages for ) Marketing strategies: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (Have standing invitation from employer to discuss sale of overage out of our store.) Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Fencing, Other (compost space, potable well water (for cleaning vegetables prior to delivery), acess to well, stream, or other source for crop watering..) Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Other (I am interested in some bio-dynamic practices.) Vision: I have launched a small vegetable CSA - Whitsend Market Garden & Craft. My goal for 2010 is to find a site near to prepare for the 2011 growing season. My mid term goals are to expand to about 2.5 acres over the next 2-4 years, expanding customers, and attaining organic certification. Long term goals include purchase of land and building a 5 acre farm and woodlot in the Ottawa or Hastings Cnty region. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Cooperative, trustworthy, and mutually beneficial relationship with experienced farmer. Occasional mentorship throughout the growing season on topics ranging from land managment to individual crops would be appreciated. I have several contacts in the community to draw upon, but an additional point of view or range of experience is always beneficial. Would appreciate inital training for a walk behind tractor or tiller & supervised chainsaw practice. I can provide voluntary help in return on a scheduled basis throughout the year. Permission to assemble temporary greenhouse structure and tool hutches that can be dismantled when the time comes to move on. Access to woodworking area and (ideally) some power tools, such as table & chop saw, and router - I have experience using these machines.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=126 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease Farm experience: Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Looking for an experienced farmer who can act as my mentor. I would like to finance a small CSA / Farmer's market project and work the land with a knowledgable farmer. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I live in Guelph and was thinking of targeting the Cambridge market. Land would have to be leased.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=127 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: We have experience with CSAs, farmers' markets, restaurant sales, financial planning, business plan development and some formal horticultural knowledge. As chefs, we also have working knowledge of the restaurant market and have a sizable network of restaurants in the province and across the country. Partners: I am part of a team of two (potentially four) new farmers searching for a farm for the 2010 season. We are four trained chefs looking to create farm-table partnerships. We have some experience with CSAs and market gardening, having worked in internship/mentoring scenarios in the past. We are looking for a lease, lease-to-own or purchase opportunity. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: The farm vision includes a CSA and market garden, as well as livestock and field crop production. We plan to operate a wood-fired bread oven. We would also like to make direct sales to restaurant, so proximity to a large city centre is an important consideration. Farming practices would be ecologically based, if not certified organic. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are flexible in what we are looking for in terms of a relationship with a farm owner. Someday we would like to operate our own farm, but would definitely benefit from a mentoring opportunity.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=128 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have worked in the Forest Industry for ten years, coordinating silviculture contracts and timber cruising. I have a good understanding of ecological systems and resource management skills. I have also worked in the nutritional foods industry, and have consumersr relations and marketing experiance. My farming experiance the last 5 years has been a collection of 3-4 month employment contracts on farms in between my forestry jobs. Partners: At present I will be farming alone; however, I would consider a partnership. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Other () Vision: A mixed farm: Producing goat meat, mixed veggie crops and a small dairy goat herd to provide milk for aged cheddar. Want to incorporate sustainible practises such as crop rotation, riparian management and tree planting. The farm could also be an educational centre for people to interact with the food supply chain and the ecological implications of farming. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am open to all offers and potential opportunities. I need land and the tools, I can provide the rest. I am willing to work as an employee and learn the dynamics of a particular small to mid sized farming operation, with the potential to either take over, or purchase the business in the future. I am also open to the possability of a partnership.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=129 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have experience Beekeepng. Own a small flock of sheep Partners: Husband is available for help. I do own 100 acres in the Daudalk area but looking for something closer to Halton Hills to keep my sheep and train my dogs I am retired ( early) and hope to farm full time in Dundalk when I have enough experience. Agricultural products: Livestock, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Sheep, crops ( forage) bee hives. Self sustaining. Will be moving to 100 acres, building new house that I hope will be energy wise, self sustaining. NEED TO LEARN TO BE A FARMER!!! Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Need small pasture and barn for small flock of about a dozen sheep and their lambs and room to train my Border Collies. I can feed and care for sheep daily but would like relief help if away.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=131 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: I was a Seed farmer in New Brunswick, and have researched alternative crops for Canadian Agriculture. Partners: Alone... so far Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Processing facilities, Other (Dry Storage) Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=132 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (Summer help on local farms when I was a boy.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I am offering: - 7 years as a successful entrepreneur. - 12 years in Professional Project Management - all elements from concept to delivery on projects ranging from construction, software, finance, promotion, and processes. - Building Construction & Maintenance - framing, plumbing, electrical, building systems, windows & doors, all maintenance. I have personally built and gut/reno'd 5 houses. - Marketing and Promotions - market research, program design and implementation for concepts, products, and processes. Partners: I am entering this engagement alone with the expectation that relationships will form as appropriate. Agricultural products: Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: A sustainable, financially abundant farming business. Wholesome food, land and water stewardship, and great income. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: This is a second career for me. I want to learn from responsible experienced farmer(s) and network with new farmer(s). I'd like to learn from the ground up, theory and practice. I'm a quick study, self-motivated, reliable and hardworking. In time I will operate my own farm.

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=133 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, Other (I am a certified permaculture designer) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I am an environmental scientist, ecologist, permaculture designer, holistic health practitioner and long-time gardening enthusiast. Also, deeply concerned with nature and healing the land. fascinated with Masanobu Fukuoka's methods, and philosophically right there on Walden Pond. I have a small son who takes up a great deal of my time and attention, and he would benefit greatly from being out on the land. I earn my living writing and through online business. I would like to create a medicine garden, to have fibre production including wool, flax, and hemp, and I would like to have family food production with a direction of self-sufficiency. I am not a vegetarian, and would like to have poultry as part of a permaculture garden design. One acre would be plenty, though more would be nice. I am also willing to live in a yurt or other temporary structure until I have enough money to build, which would probably be straw-bale when I do. Partners: I am alone with my small son, but would love to partner with others, especially if you have little ones. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Other (textile crops (hemp, flax), honey, value-added products e.g. sweaters, prepared meals, aquaponics or pond livestock, and mixed fruit and nut orchard) Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (fibres and value-added products, herbal and ayurvedic medicines, online marketing) Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Fencing, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other (permaculture practices throughout) Vision: A farm is a place not just for food production, but also for medicine production and for rebuilding natural systems: a place to focus community resilience building activities, too. I envision eventually a healing retreat centre, a place where several families live. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I would like to have a business partnership role, eventually having a lot to say about major decisions on the farm. I can't afford to buy a farm of my own, nor do I want to farm all by myself, but it's important to me to be able to plan for the long term, not just cash cropping year by year. This means being able to count on a long-term partnership, maybe taking over someone's farm work as they approach retirement, so that I can plant forest gardens and make other major investments without concern for losing it all

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]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=134 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: About 1 year Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=135

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=135 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: I am committed to certified organic practices and have in the past been involved on the executive of COG Toronto (Canadian Organic Growers)and have attended numerous organic conferences, ie. Guelph gatherings and IFOAM meeting in Victoria, B.C. (International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movement) Although I grew up on a livestock/cash crop farm, I was always interested in horticulture and my knowledge in that area is extensive (even though I'm always learning more!)including: growing cucumbers commercially and planting 5000+ MNR tree saplings as a teenager on our farm to WWOOFing in different regions of Canada to learn more specifics about large-scale organic apple and potato production in addition to general vegetable market gardening. Partners: Although I will be the sole owner of the property, I have many friends that are interested in helping out. I know how much work running a farm is and will access help when I need it. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: I would like to purchase 50-100+ acres of good arable farmland ( with some bush/water source)to set up my organic vegetable marketing operation. The rest of the land will be rented out to another organic farmer for field crops/ hay etc. I do not need buildings on the site as I will building a net-zero energy house and greenhouse I have designed to meet the EU Passivhaus certification. The preferred location is either Northumberland County (south of Rice Lake), southern Peterborough County or southern Kawartha Lakes area. The property purchased will be put in a conservation/agricultural agreement so that it will be forever maintained as farmland. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: As said above, the farm owner can be assured that his/her land will be maintained well for future generations and preserved as farmland under a conservation agreement through the local land trust organization.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=136

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=136 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: I grew up on a conventional beef and corn farm. In my professional career, I have worked in the culinary industry on and off for 10 years. I was a CRAFT intern for one full year in southern ontario. I have also worked in the horticultural business in greenhouses, operating the seeding, tranplanting, and fertilizing operations(including an organic greenhouse operation in BC.) I have great experience in sales, and have worked for a large scale professional landscaping business for 2 years. I have an extensive knowledge on sustainablity concepts, as well as I keep up to date with relevent information coming up about organic agriculture, environmental issues and sustainable design and building. Partners: At present, I plan to farm alone Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=137

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=137 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, Other (limited to gardening and equine management) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: We are a young couple who are interested in becoming involved in farming, both commercially and for self-sufficiency. Below you will find out a little bit about both of our backgrounds: GEOFF: I grew up on a small-scale farm near Kingston Ontario, where my family produced food mostly for personal consumption, as well as some commercial consumption. While growing up my family produce maple syrup, raised turkeys and pigs, and had a modest vegetable gardens and a tiny orchard. It is obvious that with the Ontario farmer population aging, it will be up to my generation to take up that mantle. I would like to carry on my family’s rich farming tradition, and to increase my own self-sufficiency. LAUREL I have a keen interest in sustainable and ethical agriculture and the local food movement, as well as homesteading and self-sufficiency. Some of main areas of interest are Permaculture, mixed farms, food security (especially for those who are in marginalized group and on fixed incomes), heirloom vegetables, urban/suburban farms, rare and heritage livestock breeds, and medicinal and culinary herbs. I am currently the interim Executive Director of the Near North Locavores (based in North Bay), and have been involved with the group since a couple of months after its inception. The main areas I volunteer in is administrative, I help start and maintain our community garden (we are currently looking to start up a community allotment garden for next year), the North Bay Downtown Farmers’ Market, community outreach, fundraising, workshops, volunteer support, and other project management duties. My hands on experience with farming is quite limited, although I have been keeping a food garden for years (always under half an acre), and have a fairly extensive background in food security and farming activism. As a couple we are looking to eventually start or become involved in a smaller mixed farm with sustainable practices, but first we both need to get more practical experience. We are both dedicated, eager students, and never shy away from a challenge or hard work. We also both work well in a team or solitary environment. The following is a list of areas of interest for us, and we hope to learn more about: • Organic crop development (with a focus on heirloom varieties, grains, propagation, greenhouse management, pest/disease control, soil health, seed collection, harvesting, preparing for market) • Animal husbandry (especially rare and heritage livestock breeds) • Dairy cows (including milking, cheese & yogurt making) • Dairy goats (including milking, cheese & yogurt making) • Laying hens (care and egg collection) • Maple syrup production • Bee keeping • Horse or oxen ploughing • Orchard management • Sheep • Marketing and farm management • Permaculture • Food preservation • Feed and hay production Partners: We are a couple (please see above for details) Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (Buyers coop) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other (Permaculture) Vision: Small mixed farm with sustainable practices Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are open to a variety of arrangements including internships, mentoring, employment, future partnerships, and leasing.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=140

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=140 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s) Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 6-10 years Additional relevant experience: *passionate about local food, agriculture and culinary tourism *experienced in local food from field to fork: from farming to serving it, and marketing, retailing and wholesaling for the past 8 years *organic lamb producer until 2006 (Saugeen Country Lamb) *speaker at the Guelph Organic Conference for several years *managed office at Mapleton's Organic (2005) *owned and operated a gourmet and local food shop and deli (2006-2007) *worked in foodservices with a chef, catering private functions and vending at music festivals such as Summerfolk and Hillside Festivals using local product *participant at Feast of Fields supplying lamb to reknown chef *local farm fresh foodservice sales to restaurants (100 Mile Foodservices, 2009) *retail sales at farmers markets *engaged in farm gate sales and farm tours and demonstrations *board member with the Grey Bruce Agriculture and Culinary Association until 2009 Partners: None Agricultural products: Livestock, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Restaurant sales Land required: 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I am considering the possibility of farming sheep again. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=141

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=141 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: I have experience about livestock,field crops,pasture and fencing on farm. I made housing, born, Greenhouse for livestock. Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Hay or forage crops, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: It is important to work on farm land because this the future economy for the province and for the country. Whit this all the producs are not expensive and the people wil be have better quality of life. The meats is one of the produts very importan for each family in our country. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=142

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=142 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other (Little concrete experience, although my wife has extensive experience, having worked at an herb farm for 15 years.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I'm a self employed massage therapist, with a successful practice based out of Peterborough, and a set clientelle, which provides me with financial support, as well as a flexible schedule, most of my work taking place in the evenings. Partners: I will be farming with my partner, a trained and very experienced herbalist, and have connections with a number of skilled and enthusiastic young farmers who share in our vision and dream of local and organic quality foods. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (Goats, which will be used for milk, cheeze, and other products.) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Biodynamic Vision: My goal is to establish a homestead for my growing family and work the land to produce healthy, organically grown, sustainable food products in hopes of becoming as self sufficient as possible, while bringing quality products to the local community. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=143

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=143 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other () Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: We are a couple with a mix of practical farming experience (apprenticeships, on-farm employment, WWOOFing, urban gardening), and project management and coordination in non-ag fields (community radio, web development, theatre). Neither has formal education in the field, however we have been education ourselves with COG publications, books by Coleman, Grubinger, etc. Partners: We will be farming as a family - two adults and a baby. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: We envision an organic farming enterprise selling excellent fresh vegetables, herbs, seedlings, and flowers through the CSA model and at a farmer's market. We are also interested in selling eggs and eventually (a few years down the road) adding livestock to the mix for on-farm fertility & manure needs. Our skills are also ideal for farm education and we would consider community outreach to be an important aspect of the enterprise, Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are open to various arrangements.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=144

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=144 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Hay or forage crops, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Conventional Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=145

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=145 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Hay or forage crops, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Conventional Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=146

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=146 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am interested in developing a relationship wit a land owner, that would allow me to develop a successful market/production garden and functioning farm. To develop a sustainable farm, that would require little if no inputs(other than human labour). Interested in eventual purchase of worked land.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=147

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=147 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: livestock,crops vegetables Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other () Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other () Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other () Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=148

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=148 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada, I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (mushroom) Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets Land required: 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=149

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=149 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (urban agriculture/ container gardens/ rooftop gardens) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: - Many years experience growing plants (veg/herbs/flower) from seed, also garden experience (transplanting trees, pruning, weeding, mulching and composting). - Read about and practice permaculture, organic methods - Environmentalist - Good with animals Partners: I will be doing most of the farming alone, but anticipate that my parents, family and friends will be visit/ assist regularly (I expect weekly guests). Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (retail, internet sales) Land required: 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic, Other (learning from local and international native traditions ( eg milpa), experimentation.) Vision: Small footprint farming methods used to produce for a kitchen garden and diverse market/CSA/restaurant crops. Specialising in medicinal and culinary herbs (cut for fresh and dry use, as well as seeds and nursery plants); in addition, rotational planting of garlic/onions, tomatoes, potatoes, brassicas, mustards, tubers, corn; possibly chickens for eggs and goats for fibres. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I'd like to find a farm owner interested in passing along agricultural tradition (and possibly wisdom) to a creative environmentalist. Ideally, I'd like to form a work-to-lease-to-own arrangement. Most importantly, the relationship should be mutually respectful, supportive, and friendly.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=150

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=150 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have been growing perennial vegetables for several years and have a small supply of seed to get things started. I also have a dozen chickens including four Buff Sussex and eight Barred Rocks. The Buff Sussex is a rare breed which I would like to breed and sell. Several years ago I established a small agroforestry plantation near Thornbury designed to expand a wildlife corridor and provide food for wildlife and humans. This is an ongoing project. I have learned some general principles of forest gardening from this experience but there is much more to learn. I worked for more than 20 years as a writer with Farm Radio International and have had the opportunity to work with and learn from farmers of all kinds in many parts of the world, including Canada. Partners: I am interested in agroforestry and particularly in creating a forest garden landscape which includes fruit trees, berries, and perennial edibles such as Jerusalem artichokes, amaranth, Egyptian onions, garlic, and some perennial grain crops. I have some experience establishing a small forestry project which included trees and shrubs for wildlife and human food. I would like to integrate poultry, especially chickens, into the design as part of a pest management and soil fertility strategy. I am interested in leasing a fairly small piece of land to do this....it could be as small as one or two acres. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock, Other (fruits, berries) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Barn or other livestock facilities, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I see myself as undertaking this enterprise independently, but within a mutually supportive structure. I hope for some support from a farmer in terms of equipment, infrastructure and knowledge, and also would be keen to offer support to the farmer/owner in whatever way possible. Ideally I would like to find someone who has some experience with poultry as I am just getting started with this venture. Housing I am interested in having housing on site or somewhere close by. I am interested in the option of constructing a small (very small) cabin that could be disassembled and moved when and if necessary. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=151

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=151 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 1-2 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Fencing, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=152

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=152 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: - 10 Years Tropical conventional farm experience - 10 years employee of Agriculture department - Experience with Eat Local initiatives - Community driven and people person - 6 Years back yard gardener - 3 Year McKids Hospital charity free Veggie Plants give away - Farmiliar with Natural farming - Worked for Horticulture products company and designed their website (www.MCPman.com) Partners: Kones Arun - Bio Engineer - 7 years experience at AFC Food Groups as QA Manager. Familiar with HACCP and Other food regulations. An 8 year back yard gardener and seed developer. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other (Ethnic and Local grocery chains) Land required: 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: Vision: Innovative certified Canadian organic/Natural farmers and mentors serving the local Ontario market. Mission: By growing year around fresh world vegetables and herbs locally using sustainable organic/natural farming methods. Research and development on sustainable farming challenges and reducing the reliance on imports for Canadian ethnic food demand. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We will be sharing farming knowledge/resources as well as our marketing channels to help out the farm owner with his/her needs.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=153

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=153 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Purchase Farm experience: Other (New to farming) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: We offer business experience along with capital resources. Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Conventional, Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We are looking to rent a farm to an experienced farmer(s).

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=154

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=154 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales, Other () Land required: 2-5 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=155

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=155 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Farm experience: Other (I'm a cook with high standards of taste ) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: I run a culinary arts program and I'm looking for a farmer to grow amazing food for our class. In the short term, this would be a purely farming opportunity, but with time, I'd be looking to engage students in the farming that is happening and have them take over the farm with a teacher. Partners: initially, I'm looking for someone to plan and develop the growing. down the road I'd be looking for more collaborations with students and teachers. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Other (for the school cafeteria, etc.) Land required: 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: our youth need to learn the valuable trade of farming and they need to be shown a form of farming that is sustainable, environmentally progressive and profitable. too often we present farming as existing without any pride. I'd like to have students engage with farming in a way that inspires them to consider the trade and take it on. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: www.foodschool.ca

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=156

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=156 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada, I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: Partners: I will be farming with other people and will have patnerships. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Barn or other livestock facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: People working together for sustainable agriculture for local markets. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: possible partnership or long term lease arrangement.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=157

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=157 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (Worked with farmers to market their products) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: By working with various organic farmers to deliver their products to market, I believe I have found an attractive and entirely viable market niche, by way of private contract, which generally remains untouched and waiting for supply. Partners: I anticipate working with other farmers I know, who are like minded and supportive of my endeavors. However, a formal partnership is not likely. Agricultural products: Livestock Marketing strategies: Other (Private Contract) Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Other (Organic, but not certified by 3rd party. Perhaps ) Vision: I envision a simple farm operation where the land is predominantly pasture for cows to roam. I foresee minimal use of heavy equipment, (i.e. a skid steer, or a loader tractor). Intended relationship with
farmland owner: My ambition is, by virtue of a legitimate private right and private contract, supply other individuals with the much sought after raw milk.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=158

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=158 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship Farm experience: I grew up on a farm outside of Canada Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Conventional Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=159

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=159 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship Farm experience: Other (Unfortunately have no experience but keen to learn.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I understand international trade and I have export/import experience. I have been in the steel manufacturing business before and understand the issues that a business could face. Partners: Agricultural products: Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: Unfortunately i have no experience in farming but i am ready to learn and offer any help I can.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=160

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=160 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: I am with a small organization looking to create an environmental education centre where people can come to learn about sustainable organic farming and land-stewardship. We have an the people and expertise, but are in need of land. Partners: We all have different experience. Some of us are experienced at working the land,others are in a process of learning, and all of us are passionate about sustainable land-use. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Looking to create an eco-centre where members of the public can come to learn about sustainable living and healthy land-stewardship, including organic farming and gathering, natural building etc. Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=161

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=161 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Large experience running own manufacturing business, years of importing and exporting experience as well. Willing to work hard for success. Some financial capacity available. Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=162

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=162 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I am interested in milking goats and making cheese as my future career. I have been an intern on a dairy goat organic artisan cheese farm this past summer. I have a passion for this and relate all education I am receiving at kemptville college towards this goal. I have raised goats in the past however I am currently focussing on my education. Bussiness, science ect. Partners: I would like to farm with a partner. I've realised this is no task that can be accomplished alone. I am seeking a partner. Agricultural products: Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for a mentor, partner, with the same goals and dedication.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=163

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=163 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, Other (One day at a farm :D) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: -Personal interest in agriculture. -Degree in Environmental Science. -knowledge of water, wastewater treatment. -Knowledge of photovoltaic and traditional solar power -Knowledge of sustainable living. -Dedication, passion and love. Partners: My partner and I are planning on living a self-sustained lifestyle. We are both lovers of the earth and good food. We both believe in hard work and are not afraid to get our hands dirty. Agricultural products: Vegetables, Herbs, Other (Livestock - not for food.) Marketing strategies: Commodity markets, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage, Processing facilities Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: My partner and I are currently in the research portion of our 5 year plan. I would like to be self-sustained, and grow my products organically. This vision includes, livestock, wind and solar power, rain water harvesting, and greenhousing. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I need to gain a good understanding of the inner-workings of a farm. From start to finish. I would like to gain as much knowledge as possible from hands on work and mentorship. My goal is to own my own farm in 5 years. In the meantime, enducation on agriculture is my road to reach my goal.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=164

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=164 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: I trained in a conventional tropical greenhouse operation for 4yrs, prior to starting my own small-scale container nursery, growing everything from medicinal herbs to flowering shrubs. As a reflection of the current economy & trends, now is a good time for me to get back to my roots; edibles, medicinals & seeds. I am investigating market-gardening as a compliment to the seed-saving and container stock. For the seed-saving, a lot more land (flat-ish and sunny) is required. I would like to lease/rent 2-5 acres, or partner with some-one in fruit or vegetable production. Over 20 yrs in business, I have propagation and commercial food experience and am still at farmers' markets. Even spent several terms at Mohawk College teaching herb gardening. I currently farm responsibly and follow the Biodynamic calendar and would like to increase the Biodynamics. Partners: alone Agricultural products: Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Biodynamic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=166

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=166 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution Years farming: About 1 year Additional relevant experience: I have a diploma in horticulture from Ridgetown College and an Agricultural diploma from Kemptville College. When at Ridgetown college I study greenhouse management, plant identification and to a lesser degree landscaping. I have some nursery experience and work at Ridgetown colleges maintaining vegetable plots. I enjoy all aspects of Agricultural but mainly the business management side and also field crop production. I have done business plan for school and have received an award from FCC for it. Animal production on pasture and naturally raised interest me. I believe I can bring my motivation and determination to a farm in addition to my educational experience. Partners: Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I wish to produce vegtable and meat for direct marketing or CSA. I also do not mind conventional marketing chennels, though because I have no land producing enough product to be profitable will require a much higher start up cost for the land. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking for someone that will teach the practical aspect of farming because I have limited experience. To start I would be happy with employment with some potential to help the farm grow rather than just being a laborer.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=167

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=167 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I grew up on a farm in Canada Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I am a manager at the largest academic and teaching hospital in Canada, with 10 years experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, business and operational planning, human resources, and have been very involved in a number of goverment initiatives. While my current agricultural experience is practically nil, I did grow up on a farm (horses, cows, goats and market garden), and put myself through my last year of high school working on a rabbit and chicken farm. Partners: My partner is a registered massage therapist with no farming background, but a willingness to learn. His speciality would complement a permaculture/eco-spa set up. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 10-25 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Farming is a business, and properly applied business principles, as well as a great deal of sweat equity are needed to succeed. While I have the same romantic visions of "living off the land", it is tempered by a realistic view of what skills and time are necessary to invest in to bring my dreams to fruition. Futhermore, living in penury whilst eating organic carrots for weeks would likely pale quite quickly :-) Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=168

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=168 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: - 2 full seasonal internships at Meadowlark Organic Farm, Pelee Island. - 3 seasons employed by Cindy Mackenzie's Organic Farm, Penetanguishene. - 4 seasons tree planting in northern BC. I have no fear of intense physical labour. - Certified elementary school teacher. I am organized, responsible and socially minded. I like humans! - Supplimental garden. I have been tracking the seeds I use, germination periods, pest problems and solutions... of my own garden, in a farming journal for the past 3 years. Partners: My husband James is a trained carpenter and focussed on sustanable building, but has some time, knowledge and experience to offer to the farm. Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs, Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Land required: 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Greenhouse, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: I am currently looking for employment, a great internship or some land to farm. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am very eagre to start my own farm, go into business with someone else, or gain more knowlege from an experienced farmer. I am open to ideas or suggestions. Maybe you have an idea or an arrangement that I have not thought about.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=169

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=169 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee), Other (independent study of relevant books) Years farming: Less than 1 year Additional relevant experience: vegetable and flower gardening experience, carpentry experience, studied permaculture and unheated greenhouse winter gardening, workshops taken in sustainable building, volunteered at Everdale (planting, weeding, irrigating, harvesting, seeding, processing for market). My husband is a professional engineer who has been studying and wishes to get into sustainable farming and I am a registered massage therapist who is currently a stay-at-home mom to a 17 month old toddler and am due with our second child in March 2010. Partners: I hope to include my husband and myself and our two children (when they are old enough). Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Hay or forage crops, Herbs Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Fencing, Cold storage Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: We are looking for a property with a good woodlot, a pond, stream, or river would be a benefit, pasture land with a smaller area for winter gardening (greenhouses) and a market garden. We would also like to grow some fruit and nut trees, shrubs, and have chickens, a few sheep and/or alpacas, rabbits, and room to grow some grains and beans. We are very interested in learning how to apply principles of permaculture and in living sustainably. We hope to live within 30 minutes driving distance of a hospital, schools, and other amenities. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: We hope to be able to work and learn and live on the farm while we gain the confidence to either purchase it outright, or to work out some other arrangement to transfer title of the land (depending on how long the original farmer would like to stay and how well we get along).

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=170

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=170 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: On-farm employment, Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s) Farm experience: I have practical farming experience (including work as a farm intern or employee) Years farming: 3-5 years Additional relevant experience: I have worked at the University of Guelph- Kemptville Campus as a summer student/ Research Technician for 3 years. I also spent 1 full growing season as an intern on a certified organic beef/pork/poultry and vegetable farm with a CSA and market garden business. Partners: I will be farming alone, with occasional help from friends or family when it is really needed. Agricultural products: Livestock, Vegetables, Herbs Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres Facilities and equipment required: Greenhouse, Barn or other livestock facilities, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Certified organic, Ecological production, but not certified Vision: I would like to start a vegetable garden to support a small CSA and market garden business. The CSA membership will grow over time, as I gain experience. I would also like to eventually get into livestock production and would love to be on a farm where there is an opportunity for mentorship in this regard. Intended relationship with
farmland owner: I am looking to develop a relationship with a farm owner who is open to having a new farmer on their property. If the farm owner is interested is a collaborative partnership, including a swap of veggies/labour for land/equipment, I would definitely be open to that!

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=172

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=172 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Internship Farm experience: Other (No farming experience but am eager to learn this new trade.) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I've worked in both the technical industries and food business with some connections to restaurants that need this type of product. Perhaps one day, I'll be able own/rent a piece a of land to grow organics or to supply restaurants I've dealt with in the past. Partners: I'll be farming with a good friend of 10 years. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Farmers markets or farm stand, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Restaurant sales Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation equipment, Greenhouse, Agricultural machinery Planned farming practices: Conventional, Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner: My friend and I are hoping to develop a partnership with the owner/farmer. We'll assist to the best of our abilities in exchange for farming knowledge, experience and perhaps later down the road there'll be some business partnerships to be talked about.

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=174

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=174 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Mentoring, Internship, Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: Partners: Agricultural products: Vegetables, Other (Hemp) Marketing strategies: Land required: Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=176

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=176 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: Other () Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I run a food business. We use soybean. Partners: alone Agricultural products: Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand, Other () Land required: 5-10 acres Facilities and equipment required: Housing Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=177

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=177 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Lease-to-own Farm experience: Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: I have a hobby hydroponic garden and hope to expand upon the knowledge that I have picked up through my hobby. Partners: I will be farming with a friend. Which we have discussed a CSA type farming initiatives. Agricultural products: Livestock, Field crops (grains or beans), Vegetables, Flowers, Herbs Marketing strategies: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Land required: 1 acre or less, 2-5 acres, 5-10 acres, 10-25 acres, 25-50 acres, 50 acres or more Facilities and equipment required: Housing, Greenhouse Planned farming practices: Certified organic Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=178

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=178 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease, Lease-to-own, Purchase Farm experience: I am, or have been, a farm business owner Years farming: 10+ years Additional relevant experience: 10 + years business management beekeeper Partners: Agricultural products: Other (honey) Marketing strategies: Farmers markets or farm stand Land required: 1 acre or less Facilities and equipment required: Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified Vision: Intended relationship with
farmland owner:

For more information visit: http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=179

]]> http://www.farmlink.net/seeking.html?id=179 Seeking farmland in ON Farm opportunities seeking: Business partnership with existing farmer(s), Business partnership with new farmer(s), Lease Farm experience: I have studied agriculture at a post-secondary institution, Other (Our sister company has 20 years of nursery experience that will be available to us) Years farming: Not yet started Additional relevant experience: We are backed by a mature nursery operation in upstate New York that will provide us with extensive technical and operational expertise. Our business is managed by a group of professionals with backgrounds in food production, finance, and small business consulting. Partners: Our lead partner in New York will germinate the seeds and ship us liner stock for upsizing to larger containers. We are also seeking an additional farming partner to assist in tending the trees while they grow to the desired size. Agricultural products: Seeds, seedlings or nursery stock Marketing strategies: Wholesale, Other (Contract growing) Land required: 25-50 acres Facilities and equipment required: Irrigation capacity, Irrigation equipment, Fencing, Other (Shed or barn (400 sq ft min) to house pot-filling machinery) Planned farming practices: Ecological production, but not certified, Other (Using certified native seeds to grow n