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Landholders profiles
Andrew John
Rosebank Market Gardens Other Hi there young farmers. We have a lovely 93 acre Demeter certified Biodynamic Macadamia farm in Rosebank, Northern NSW. We're keen to lease or share farm all or part of a 10 acre paddock that has full sun, access to heaps of water and has a rich, beautiful soil. We would like someone or perhaps a couple who are young, enthusiastic and looking for an opportunity to grow. You need to be experienced in organic or biodynamic farming practices and have the capacity, the willingness to create this into a productive, profitable vegetable growing enterprise. There is a sweet one bedroom cottage on the farm with large lounge, kitchen and bathroom that has just become available. We currently rent this for $300 per week.This accomodation does not have to be a part of the lease. Give Andy a call if interested or would like some more info. Evenings are best. 0429467402 
Alison A
Lennox head Market Gardens Chickens/Egg Production Sheep/Cattle Other SITE DESCRIPTION + AVAILABLE INFRASTRUCTURE Up too 5 acres of flat land easily accessible on Ross lane Contact Alison 
Ross Sigley
The Pocket / Billinudgel Market Gardens Other Pocket Park @ 611 The Pocket Rd is looking for farmers to take on some growing space. Set up with irrigation and beds. I am currently securing units with one room accommodation as a cheap 150/Wk rental. If you have any likely clean living people who are looking for some growing space and accommodation Kind Regards Ross Contact Ross |
Farmer profiles
Name
Nikki Staskiewicz Preferred farm locations Mullumbimby & surrounds List your farming intentions / interests. Market Garden / Small Crops Other Agricultural Activities Bio / Experience I spent the first years of life amidst the captivating dust and toil of a traditional grazing property (mainly sheep with a few head of cattle) in south west Queensland, a time which I reflect upon with such gratitude yet such heartbreak. Droughts, formal education and travel took over and spun me into a more complex, wider world. Though such exposure has now sent me full circle, back to the soil, now with avid passion and enthusiasm for an integrated view of food production and a desire to participate in and promote ecological agriculture. Farmers who farm in more sustainable, organic, ecologically-centred ways bring both hope and alternatives to our flawed food system and are indeed cornerstones for successful communities and the necessary push toward local food security. So, now I find myself in search of space to put down roots within the Byron Shire and continue to grow, learn & share. I wish to be active in these aforementioned endeavours, not just speak of them. Hence, the need for some space in which to live, experiment and ... produce the goods! I would love to hear from you if you have underutilised land, a dream of market gardens, a spare farmer's shack (or possible spot for a caravan)...or you have no idea but just simply want to help out in some way with such a cause, such a movement, such a necessary change! Contact Nikki |
Jane Smith
Rosebank Market Gardens / Small Crops Orchards / Tree Crops Sheep / Cattle Other Creeks with irrigation license The farm until 12 years ago was a mix use farm with cattle and macadamia but has since been let go. I have had it now for a year or so and very keen now to do something with all the additional cleared land I have. There are no additional dwellings, currently 1500 macadamia trees, tractor + slasher/buckets and accessories. I have started to look at finger limes, re-introducing the cattle (fencing needs replacing) or some other annual crops Contact Jane 
Bryce Newlands
Lismore Market Gardens / Small Crops Orchard / Tree Crops Sheep / Cattle Hi I'm Bryce and I have 100 acres at clovass 20kms west of lismore. I am looking for share farmers to grow vegetables and fruit on my farm. I was given your website address at our monthly biodynamic field day. I am looking to grow vegetables organicly and biodynamicaly. I'm looking for trust worthy people with knowledge or energy to develop my farm. I currently have cattle and garlic planted. Contact Bryce |
Erik Douglas Preferred farm locations Within a working radius of Bangalow. (30mins) Farming intentions / interests. Market Garden / Small Crops Chickens / Egg Production Other Agricultural Activities Bio / Experience My partner and I moved to the northern rivers 12 months ago and took on a small, run down holding of 6 acres just outside Bangalow. The property included a citrus orchard, 60 chickens a market garden and farm stand for retail trade. Due to having no infrastructure (water, power, shelter) we had to learn things quickly and were able to turn it into a thriving, profitable enterprise. Unfortunately the our landlord was an issue as he lived on site and we had to close the farm as opposed to working with him for the next several years. Simultaneously I have been farming a plot at The Farm Byron Bay and supplying to the restaurant. Our ideal land would have the potential for us to live on site (we are fully self contained and portable) however we are settled in a location if that's not an option. Looking forward to meeting people. Contact Erik |
