Valerie Reed

Updated Oct 30, 2024

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Valerie Reed

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Looking For the Following

Plan

Young BIPOC couple seeking to build family farm for their two young sons to grow up on.

Desired Transitional Agreement

  • Lease
  • Business Partnership
  • Farm Management

Description of Desired Transitional Agreement

I am looking to start a family farm business with my partner four our two young sons, so we require family friendly housing.

Type of Current Production on Farm

Produce / Land Cover

  • Flowers
  • Herbs
  • Fruit Trees / Nursery Stock
  • Vegetables / Fruit
  • Vineyard

Preferred Equipment and Infrastructure

  • Farmer Housing
  • Fencing
  • Well / Pond / Other Water Source
  • Greenhouse
  • Farm Equipment
  • Processing Facilities
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Cold Storage (Cooler/Freezer)

Qualifications and Goals

Farming Experience

6 to 10 years

Farm Education/Training

  • Volunteer
  • On the job
  • College / University

Additional Info on Experience/Education

In my most recent position as a CNP Farmer at IDEA Achieve Public School, I have successfully managed a 1-acre no-till vegetable farm and hydroponic Freight Farm. I have played a crucial role in growing produce for student lunches, and my responsibilities include teaching weekly Junior Master Gardener classes to K-8 students, overseeing finances purchasing, and managing staff since I started the position in Nov 2021. My background also includes experience as a Farm Assistant at Pleasant Valley Gardens and a one year Farm Apprentice at Kern Family Farm.