Seeking Farmland / Landshare - Illawarra/South Coast region NSW
Seeking Farmland for Landshare - Illawarra/South Coast region NSW for small scale Organic Market Garden
We are James and Lauren, two young farmers seeking land in the Illawarra to grow high quality seasonal vegetables for the local community. Our small business intends to grow using organic and sustainable farming practices and positively impact the local food system.
We are looking for the following:
Land size: ½ acre- 2 Acres (min 2000smq)
Access to reliable clean water (river, bore, main)
Relatively flat area with full sun
Use of storage space for tools and equipment (or permission to erect one)
Access to electricity and all weather vehicle access
Ability to erect small growhouse
We have several years experience managing and working in small scale market gardens. We collectively have a wide range of farm skills relating to livestock enterprises, machinery, holistic grazing, permaculture and running educational workshops.
We are looking for land to lease but open to discussing other share farming arrangements. If this may interest you please contact us at coalcoastgrowers@gmail.com
Region : Illawarra/South Coast
Land Details
Property locations (State, Region, Locality) : Illawarra/Kiama/South Coast
Total land size (Acres) required : Approx 1 Acre
Skills and expertise : We have 2-3 years experience in Organic Market Gardening as well as general farming and livestock duties. We have skills in regenerative agriculture, holistic management and permaculture design.
Business plan overview : Our business plan includes our goals, marketing, planting plan, pricing, expenditure and projected earnings.
Farm Project
Farm name / business name : Coal Coast Growers
Project outline : We are two passionate young farmers that wish to grow healty organic produce for the local community.
Short-term goals and vision :
Our goals and vision are:
1. Grow high yielding, high quality seasonal vegetables for the local community.
2. Have an enjoyable and stimulating work environment which supports a reasonable income.
3. Positively influence, support and involve the local community and it’s access to local healthy food.
4. Use our business to support the local farming community especially other young farmers/entrepreneurs.
Proposed farm practices: Organic, Biointensive, Regenerative
Preferred land share arrangement : Prefer lease for cash or lease for trade but open to all kinds or arrangements.
Preferred land share duration : 1 year minimum (ideally extending longer term)
Availability to start : As soon as the land is available.
Land and features required
Production type : Vegetables
Cultivatable area if required (acres) : 1/2 Acre
Ability to expand area currently available (acres) : Yes to 1 Acre
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area : Able to be cleared for market garden beds
Housing / infrastructure
Open to residents / owner living on property : Yes
Do you require housing and/or onsite living opportunities : Not required but bonus if available.
Availability to use farm buildings : Available shed or room (or ability to erect one) for storage, wash/pack area.
Do you need the land to be fenced : Preferable but not essential
Do you require access to farm machinery and tools : Preferable but not essential.
Describe your total water access and availability requirements : Reliable water supply (bore/river/town)
Do you require access for visitors/workers : Yes
Personal details
Can you provide a copy of your business plan : yes
Can you provide a copy of your resume and references : yes
Are you seeking mentorship or partnership advisory from the landholder : Maybe
Your existing farm online media : Instagram account || @lauren_beresh @james.allen14
Please contact us through instagram or coalcoastgrowers@gmail.com.
