Reference#:109

County: Santa Fe

Zip code: 87015

Type of opportunity sought: I would like to find a crop-share arrangement in the East Mountains. I currently do not have land, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: Interested in full-time opportunity.

Interested in growing/raising: Diversity of crops.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Interested in a crop-share arrangement.

Stated interest in on-site housing: None stated.

Business plan and/or market in mind: I need help developing a business plan or finding markets for my products.

Other information: I am currently a beekeeper with 30 years experience on the hobbiest/sideliner level and am recently retired from the US Postal Service. I've been farming for many years and have a little bit of equipment. I've farmed as many as 400 acres, but I'm now looking for under 80. I am open to growing a diversity of crops and am flexible depending on the landholder's preference. I hope to work with someone who is flexible, as well.

Listing Date: April 5, 2011