Farmer Profile for Brian Vargo

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience

We have been recreationally farming for about 10 years and more recently have been converting hay/pasture lands over to apple orchard with the plans to grow, primarily heirloom varieties that we graft.

Are you currently farming?

No

Are you interested in connecting with other farmers to explore collocation or collaborative farm ideas?

No

Counties being considered

Bennington

What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?

Apple/Fruit

What other enterprises are you considering?

Flowers
Hay/Forage
Row Crops

Total Acres Desired

100.0

Tillable Acres

50.0

Forested Acres

50.0

Acres in Pasture

0.0

Organic

No

Farmhouse Needed

Yes

Which of the following arrangements are you considering?

Owner-Financed Sale
Standard Sale

Are you interested in conserved farms?

Maybe (Please send me information)

Do you have a business plan? Please write an informative description of your vision & goals for your farming future.

Currently re working our orchard business plan