Farmer Profile for Lane White

Co-Applicant / Spouse Name

Julia Callahan

Please describe your past and/or present farming experience

Combined 10 years experience mostly in diversified veggie farms plus small scale dairy. Currently managing 40 acre farm in western Washington with 16 employees for the fifth year.

Are you currently farming?

Yes

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

Yes

Counties being considered

Addison
Bennington
Caledonia
Chittenden
Essex
Franklin
Grand Isle
Lamoille
Orange
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor

What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?

Row Crops

What other enterprises are you considering?

Apple/Fruit
Berries
Flowers
Greenhouse
Hay/Forage
Herbs
Livestock
Maple Sugaring
Row Crops
Vegetables

Total Acres Desired

15.0

Tillable Acres

5.0

Organic

Yes

Farmhouse Needed

Yes

Equipment Needed

Any equipment that could be used/leased/purchased would be very helpful.

Which of the following arrangements are you considering?

Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Owner-Financed Sale
Partnership
Standard Sale
Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)

Are you interested in conserved farms?

Yes