Updated Oct 30, 2024
Seeking
- More than 10 acres
Looking For the Following
Desired Locations
Plan
I own and operate Swanson Family Farm, LLC. We moved from our Henry County Location because suburbs crept in on us. We are currently buying from other forage based producers to maintain the customers we currently have.
Our goal is to produce a grass based product that is sold with in 1 hour of our farm.
Desired Transitional Agreement
Description of Desired Transitional Agreement
I am looking to build a small training farm. I will train on regenerative agriculture practices while maintaining a small herd of steer, mama cows & small ruminants. We would offer the proteins for sale direct to consumer. This would be a grass based operation via direct marketing channels
Type of Current Production on Farm
Produce / Land Cover
Livestock
Additional Information on Produce or Livestock Needs
We'll sell pre ordered whole cows, half cows & quarter cows. We will primarily bring in weened steers and finish them on our farm for the direct to consumer market. We will also raise a few replacement heifers and bulls on our farm. We will will also offer classes and on farm training seminars.
Preferred Equipment and Infrastructure
Qualifications and Goals
Farming Experience
6 to 10 years
Farm Education/Training
Additional Info on Experience/Education
I started and ran Swanson Family Farm & co created The Farmer & The Chef Bistro