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First:

Reid

Last:

Calhoun

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Past and present farming experience:

I have worked at various fruit and vegetable farms around the state of Maine since the spring of 2020. I spent a summer at a homestead/blueberry operation up in Washington county, a winter growing brassicas in California, then a year in the Bangor area at a diversified vegetable operation with some chickens, then a year at a no-till farm in the Portland area. I am currently working at a diversified vegetable farm on Mt. Desert Island, where I hope to settle down with my partner, Nikki, who works for Friends of Acadia.

Counties being considered:
  • Hancock County
  • Waldo County
Types of enterprises considered:
  • Apple/Fruit
  • Berries
  • Flowers
  • Greenhouse
  • Herbs
  • Nursery
  • Poultry
  • Row Crops
  • Vegetables
Total Acres Desired:

10

Tillable Acres:

2

Organic:
  • Yes
Equipment needed:

It would be helpful to have access to small tractor or BCS, but I can rent for the little bit I need to get started.

Arrangement(s) considered
  • Standard Sale
  • Short-Term Lease
  • Long Term Lease
  • Lease with Option to Buy
  • Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assests)
  • Farm Manager
I am interested in farms with Conservation Easements:
  • Maybe (Please send me information)
Here is a summary of the vision for my farming future and/or business plan:

I intend to start a no-till diversified vegetable farm primarily earning revenue through CSA and wholesale. I intend to offer a free choice CSA with u-pick herbs and flowers for CSA members. I am planning on starting on a half acre in year one with about 30 CSA members and naturally grow from there. I would love to have the option for CSA members to visit the farm, but understand if that is not workable within a lease if the land fit is right. As my business gets going, I plan to grow strawberries and blueberries and establish an apple/pear orchard. I want to grow my CSA until the land space I am on is comfortably used and I can keep a balanced lifestyle with a healthy revenue stream.