Farmer Profile for abbott hughlett

Co-Applicant / Spouse Name

Samantha Hughlett

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience

Currently I am the wrangler at Franconia Notch stables an have been there for about 1.5 years in the winter I apprentice as a ferrier with Tom Morrin. I also ride bulls an that is where my passion is. My wife Samantha an I have 3 kids (14,10 and 3). It is our dream and goal to have a small farm with a trail riding operation. I have designs on raising bucking bulls and becoming a rodeo stock contractor. We would like to find a farm with rent comparable to what we pay no with a possible rent to own option.

Are you currently farming?

No

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

No

Counties being considered

Caledonia
Lamoille
Orleans

What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?

Livestock

What other enterprises are you considering?

Beef
Livestock
Pasture
Sheep

Total Acres Desired

10.0

Tillable Acres

0.0

Forested Acres

0.0

Acres in Pasture

5.0

Organic

Yes

Farm Structures Needed

Barn(s)

Farmhouse Needed

Yes

Which of the following arrangements are you considering?

Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)

Are you interested in conserved farms?

Yes

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

I am currently building a business plan. Having experience in the fold of rodeo and stock work helps a bunch. Horse can be very lucrative if done correctly an seasonally a trail riding business in the summer can do very well an there are not many of them out there. My whole family knows and can work horses and bulls. A lot of my business plan depends on the right property.