Seeking a Permaculture Designer for Our Family Homestead!
Hello, friends!
Welcome to York Meadow Farm, a small, family-owned farm and homestead in the early stages of development. While we’ve owned this land for nearly 20 years and have been active at Farmers’ Markets since 2011, we are still in the beginning phases of long-term cooperative homestead planning. We're excited to embark on a journey to make our 19.62-acre property more sustainable and productive. Our land is a diverse mix of natural beauty and potential, featuring:
10 acres of woodland
A 1-acre pond
1.5 acres currently in market gardens
Approximately 4-5 acres of pasture
3-4 acres of lawn surrounding a cozy log cabin and a pole barn/warehouse
Our Vision and Current Operations
Our market garden is managed by a dedicated tenant farmer who cultivates the land with care and expertise. Additionally, we operate a small fermented food business from our USDA-certified commercial kitchen located in the warehouse. This space includes a small walk-in cooler, vital for our current homestead operations.
We have a history of working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) on high tunnel projects, which has provided us with valuable experience for future sustainable farming practices. Now, we’re seeking assistance in developing a comprehensive design plan for the homestead and beginning to take action.
York Meadow Farm also offers all-natural bath and body products made with beeswax, natural oils, plant butters, pure essential oils, herbs, and spices. We have spent years meticulously crafting recipes to develop mild, skin-nourishing products. There is potential for this operation to grow for the right person interested in learning more about soap making and small business.
Our Goals and Opportunities
We aim to optimize productivity and sustainability on our homestead by:
Establishing livestock such as poultry, rabbits, pigs, and sheep
Welcoming additional tenant farmers
Participating in WWOOF programs
Offering AirBnB or HipCamp stays for work/trade arrangements
By creating these opportunities, we hope to build a vibrant community of like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable living and farming.
Seeking a Permaculture Designer
To bring our vision to life, we're seeking a talented permaculture designer to help us develop a comprehensive plan. We believe that with the right design, we can enhance the productivity of our land while maintaining harmony with nature.
What We're Looking For:
Expertise in permaculture design
Ability to create a long-term, sustainable plan for our property
Innovative ideas for irrigation and other sustainable/regenerative farming practices
Our Next Steps:
Once we have a completed design, our immediate focus will be on installing an irrigation system sourced from our pond. This project is crucial for ensuring our market gardens and pastures thrive, especially during dry seasons.
Get Involved
If you or someone you know has the skills and passion to help us on this journey, we’d love to hear from you! Please share your contact information in the comments below or send us a direct message. Your expertise and insights will be invaluable as we continue to grow our homestead.
Thank you for your support and for being a part of our journey towards sustainability and growth!
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Thank you!
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Feel free to reach out if you have any thoughts or ideas on who might help us identify our goals and put together a sustainable plan for long-term implementation. Your contributions are greatly appreciated as we build and grow York Meadow Farm.