SlowMoneyFarm - down to earth investing, growing
SlowMoneyFarm concept
The concept of Small Money Farm is small scale. It's using heritage breeds as much as possible as well as many heirloom garden plants.
Trees and some bushes take a year or two, sometimes more than that, to be big enough to start producing. However in that time food prices continue to go up. More food is imported from out of the country.
By taking part in SlowMoney Farm your food supply is insured. We'll not only be here but producing the same food for you that we use in our own homes.
The use of a flat fee up front allows for purchase of land and foundation plants and animals for the venture. Garden plants will return food this year as well as poultry. Some other ventures may be late this year or into next year before producing.
For example some nut trees can be 5-7 years before producing. Some berry bushes may be a year or two. We aim for grafted that produce quicker, but the reality is it takes more than a week or so when growing from scratch!
Another aspect of this is personalization. With a custom farm share it produces food that you like.
It also saves you money. Grocery prices continue to climb. Many meats are upwards of $3 per pound. This isn't including the price for "heritage", "natural" or "organic" meats. A ready market keeps our prices more steady. With our larger shares you can lock in your food prices until the end of your share, which could be one or two years.
Further it's documented in online blog and newsletter. As we get set up you'll see young laying pullets transform from peeping balls of fluff to healthy, productive egg layers. In time some of the rare breeds will lay and hatch babies of their own.
Trees and some bushes take a year or two, sometimes more than that, to be big enough to start producing. However in that time food prices continue to go up. More food is imported from out of the country.
By taking part in SlowMoney Farm your food supply is insured. We'll not only be here but producing the same food for you that we use in our own homes.
The use of a flat fee up front allows for purchase of land and foundation plants and animals for the venture. Garden plants will return food this year as well as poultry. Some other ventures may be late this year or into next year before producing.
For example some nut trees can be 5-7 years before producing. Some berry bushes may be a year or two. We aim for grafted that produce quicker, but the reality is it takes more than a week or so when growing from scratch!
Another aspect of this is personalization. With a custom farm share it produces food that you like.
It also saves you money. Grocery prices continue to climb. Many meats are upwards of $3 per pound. This isn't including the price for "heritage", "natural" or "organic" meats. A ready market keeps our prices more steady. With our larger shares you can lock in your food prices until the end of your share, which could be one or two years.
Further it's documented in online blog and newsletter. As we get set up you'll see young laying pullets transform from peeping balls of fluff to healthy, productive egg layers. In time some of the rare breeds will lay and hatch babies of their own.
Another option for those inside or outside the area wishing to donate to help others is sponsorship of groceries that will go directly to those in need. Enough of these allows the farm to start under its own power as well as helps those who need a hand up with fresh food. $25 and $50 boxes bring food to those most in need, many who may not qualify for other programs. If this is an option you might be interested in please contact us. Thank you!
We're not about being the biggest. While volume is needed to feed the nationwide population we're looking at instead focusing small, in a different management style. This option is directed towards those who want a personal choice in their food. It's a farm that considers more than just what is produced to sell. Producing for others allows us to provide for ourselves too, with the same heritage and heirloom livestock and plants raised for sale.
At SlowMoneyFarm it's more than just selling produce or meats or eggs. It's creating a reason for existence of the animals providing it. It's creating a way for one more small farm to be maintained in the countryside for years to come. It enables us to take charge of our food supply and share it with you.
We have the seed. We have plants started. We have a start on some breeds of livestock that can be kept starting were we are. It is at the point to step up, requiring the purchase of land, expanding raised beds and a great deal more. By starting now we will have everything ready to roll as quickly as possible and a full line of produce, herbs and berries by next year. Additionally the orchard can be planted and foundation animals selected. With your sponsorship it can enable us to have a reliable truck and trailer to travel to breed sales in the midwest to get quality foundation stock in livestock as well as trees. With what is already in place, and starting early for next year you could be eating well by late this year on into next year and beyond, depending on your choices. Email us for more information!
At SlowMoneyFarm it's more than just selling produce or meats or eggs. It's creating a reason for existence of the animals providing it. It's creating a way for one more small farm to be maintained in the countryside for years to come. It enables us to take charge of our food supply and share it with you.
We have the seed. We have plants started. We have a start on some breeds of livestock that can be kept starting were we are. It is at the point to step up, requiring the purchase of land, expanding raised beds and a great deal more. By starting now we will have everything ready to roll as quickly as possible and a full line of produce, herbs and berries by next year. Additionally the orchard can be planted and foundation animals selected. With your sponsorship it can enable us to have a reliable truck and trailer to travel to breed sales in the midwest to get quality foundation stock in livestock as well as trees. With what is already in place, and starting early for next year you could be eating well by late this year on into next year and beyond, depending on your choices. Email us for more information!
