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Event
Leasing Land for New Farm Enterprises: A Workshop for Landowners and Farmers
This workshop and farm tour brings together landowners and farmers, and provides both groups with useful information to facilitate the creation of successful new sustainable farm enterprises on leased land.
We welcome landowners with any size parcel of land--from acre to hundreds of acres who want to explore the rewarding possibilities of making their land more productive by leasing it to a sustainable farmer.
We welcome farmers of all levels of experience who are planning a new farm, or wish to expand an existing farm business.
Agenda: 10 am Welcome by Marilyn Anthony, PASA Eastern Regional Director
10:15-10:45 "Building a Farm Enterprise on Solid Business Principles" Entrepreneur, business consultant and local foods proponent Richard Matosky will discuss how applying proven business practices to the ideals and plans for a farm can result in a more successful and sustainable farming operation.
10:45-11:15 "What Farmers Need from Landowners" Margot Bradley, of Pennypack Farm & Education Center in Montgomery County, has extensive experience with Pennypack's current land lease and has led their search for additional leased land. Margot will describe the fundamental features a farmer needs for workable land, the financial realities of affordable lease rates, and the potential return, financial and otherwise, to landowners.
11:15- 11:45 "Looking for Farmers" Laura Siena, President of Lundale Farm, a 360 acre preserved farm in Chester County, will share her past and current experience interviewing prospective farm leasing candidateswhere to look for farmers, what she values in a farmer's resume, and what qualities and characteristics lead to making a good match between farmer and landowner.
11:45- 12:00 Question & Answer period with all presenters
12:00- 1:00 Networking Lunch A catered lunch will be provided. Landowners, please bring descriptions of your land or photographs (especially of any structures). Farmers, copies of a business plan if you have it, along with your resume as it relates to your education, farming, and business experience will be most useful.
1:00- 2:00 Farm Tour of Turning Roots Farm & CSA Chris & TJ Costa began farming on the Lundale Farm in 2011 and expanded their farm business in 2012. The Costas will lead a tour of their 5 acre farm, with special emphasis on the capital improvements their farm enterprise required, and a discussion of their lease agreement with Lundale Farm. This is a rare opportunity for landowners to experience the scale and critical infrastructure of an intensively farmed sustainable vegetable business. Walking the Turning Roots Farm with the farmers will make more tangible what a small, well-managed farm can look like on your property.
**This is a Rain or Shine Event **Price includes local foods lunch and a donation to Welkinweir
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LocationWelkinweir Arboretum & Preserve (View)
1368 Prizer Road
Pottstown, PA 19465
United States
Categories
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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Contact
Attendees
Suzanne L.
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA United States
Nov 01, 2012 4:19 PM |
Laura S.
Temple University Fox MBA
Bryn Mawr, PA United States
Nov 01, 2012 3:53 PM |
Dennis B.
n/a
Chester Springs, PA United States
Nov 01, 2012 11:06 AM |
Trey F.
Two Gander Farm
Fleetwood, PA United States
Nov 01, 2012 9:26 AM |
Deirdre F.
Two Gander Farm
Fleetwood, PA United States
Nov 01, 2012 9:26 AM |
Wesley K.
N/A
Dunmore, PA United States
Nov 01, 2012 6:59 AM |
James L.
Rhoneymeade Inc
Centre Hall, PA United States
Oct 31, 2012 10:53 AM |
Sue F.
Camphill Kimberton Hills Dairy
Kimberton , PA United States
Oct 31, 2012 10:38 AM |
Anthony G.
grandiflora
phila, PA United States
Oct 30, 2012 6:51 PM |
Peter J L.
Parkesburg, PA United States
Oct 30, 2012 2:04 PM |
John H.
Cardinal Inn B&B
Hollywood, FL United States
Oct 29, 2012 5:51 PM |
Darlene H.
Cardinal Inn B&B
Hollywood, FL United States
Oct 29, 2012 5:51 PM |
Anny E.
Alianza Llamas & Ffriends
Chester Springs, PA United States
Oct 29, 2012 10:12 AM |
Sindy S.
Birchrunville, PA United States
Oct 24, 2012 4:12 PM |
Ben P.
ABINGTON, PA United States
Oct 23, 2012 5:16 AM |
Wendy T.
ABINGTON, PA United States
Oct 23, 2012 5:16 AM |
Preston W.
Natural Lands Trust
Media, PA United States
Oct 22, 2012 6:08 AM |
Philip W.
West Reading, PA United States
Oct 19, 2012 7:56 PM |
Caleb P.
West Chester, PA United States
Oct 19, 2012 7:41 AM |
Debbie G.
Wynnewood, PA United States
Oct 19, 2012 6:16 AM |
Haesel C.
doe run farm
maryville, TN United States
Oct 19, 2012 4:53 AM |
Martha E.
Tyddyn Glân
Glenmoore, PA United States
Oct 17, 2012 5:08 AM |
George E.
Tyddyn Glân
Glenmoore, PA United States
Oct 17, 2012 5:08 AM |
Melody K.
Glen Rock, PA United States
Oct 16, 2012 1:00 PM |
Jerry S.
Philadelphia, PA United States
Oct 13, 2012 6:54 PM |
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