Reference#:125

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87112

Type of opportunity sought: I would like to have a combination nursery and farmer's market operation. 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: Annuals, perennials, and vegetables for farmer's markets.

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: Open to either a lease or rent-to-own arrangement.

Stated interest in on-site housing: None stated.

Business plan and/or market in mind: I have a business plan or market in mind.

Other information: I would like to have a combination nursery and farmer’s market operation, growing vegetables and plants. I'm self taught; I do a lot of reading and experimenting. I used to live in Vermont, where I built a greenhouse. I would like enough space to build a few greenhouses, and I think I would need 1/2 an acre at the minimum. I'd like to grow pumpkins, tomatoes, and flowers, among other plants. 

Listing Date: March 25, 2011