Listing Information

Counties of interest

Anaconda-Deer Lodge, Beaverhead, Big Horn, Blaine, Broadwater, Butte-Silver Bow, Carbon, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Garfield, Glacier, Golden Valley, Granite, Hill, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis & Clark, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, McCone, Meagher, Mineral, Missoula, Musselshell, Park Livingston, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, Treasure, Valley, Wheatland, Wibaux, Yellowstone

Planned Operation

Hay & Forage, Grain, Large Animal (cattle, sheep, goats), Small Animal (pigs, rabbits, poultry), Dairy, Vegetable, Fruit/Orchard, Other

Check all experience and education that apply to you and your farming partners

Farm/Crop management (over 3 years), General farming (over 3 years), Other experience/license/agriculture or business training

Other experience/license/agriculture or business training:

Value added products business development, Regenerative Ag training

Land Tenure

Buy/Sell, Cropshare, Lease, Partnership, RSA Grass Link, Open to other arrangements

Briefly describe your current occupation(s) and responsibilities and list previous agricultural employment and experiences. If you are currently farming or ranching, please state the size, type(s), and location of the operation.

Currently running a small homestead operation with a small flock of sheep (6), 2 milking cows and a calf and several feeder pigs and horses. 800 sq ft greenhouse, Raised vegetable beds, Garlic plot and small orchard and pastures. Off-grid power system (Solar & Hydro), several ponds and drip irrigation systems. Previous experience managing large scale greenhouses producing a wide range of vegetables, Turmeric and Ginger. Also, managing field crop operations of market veggies. Small herd rotational grazing and Orchard management.
Extensive building experience of homes, outbuildings, greenhouses and farm/ranch infrastructure. Highly skilled carpenter with foundation to finish experience and specializing in off grid power systems. Development of water storage and irrigation systems, pack house facilities. Management of all farm operations - labor, crop planning and harvesting schedules, IPM & fertility programs, fieldwork and sales and marketing duties. Proven team leader with hands-on experience in all facets of operations from fieldwork and equipment operations to vendor and financial management.

Acreage

1-5, 6-10, 11-40, 41-100, 101-500, 500+

Farming Practices

Conventional, Organic, Other

Please elaborate on the type(s) of agricultural operation you plan on running.

Mainly dependent on the property and arrangements. Ideally organic production methods. Rotational grazing, diversified crop plantings and a focus on meeting market demands. Looking to focus on animal systems, vegetable production and an orchard would be great. Family focused with strong principles and ethics.

Elaborate on the farming practices you plan on using.

organic, silvopasture, value added product development

If you are interested in another type of business arrangement, please explain

Open to farm or Ranch management position, opportunity to operate animal grazing concurrently.

Onsite Housing

Yes

Please elaborate on the kind of additional training/information that would help you:

I am a quick learner and appreciate the wisdom gleaned from previous operators.