JCHPF: Land Access Program Application

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Land Access Program (LAP) provides three-year land use agreements to new and aspiring farmers of varying farming experience and scale. Land Access Program tenants have either established businesses or aspirations of starting a new farm business at the Historic Poor Farm, and must follow Certified Naturally Grown Practices. Currently, the agreements include land, irrigation water, wash/pack space, cooler and dry storage. LAP is public land located at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and was developed as part of a 10-year master plan. If you want to know more about the public use of this land and the proposed future improvements, please refer to the master plan located on the farm’s website or contact Jason Grimm at jason@ivrcd.org.
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Names of All Applicants:

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Business Name, if applicable: 

Contact Person: Name

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Contact Person: Phone
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Contact Person: Email
Contact Person: Mailing Address
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Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin?

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How would you describe yourself? Check all that apply

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Describe your previous farming experience or interest in farming and explain why you want to be a farmer. *

Describe the farm business you wish to establish at the Historic Poor Farm. What crop(s) do you plan to grow and what size do you want your farm to be?  Tell us the minimum and maximum amount of land you are interested in farming.

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What markets are you planning on selling to? Why do you think your products will sell? Have you done any market analysis or research? *
Describe your previous business or management experience. Would you need coaching to create a successful business plan? *
Please tell us about any barriers (land, funding, equipment) you have faced to begin farming. What resources do you currently have? *
Talk about your farming skills, strengths and weaknesses. For example, you are skilled at operating agricultural equipment or lack pest management skills. *

How will you overcome challenges and improve upon your weaknesses while farming?

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If you are accepted, how do you see your farm in three years? Do you envision transitioning to your own land after your three-year tenure at the Historic Poor Farm is complete?

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No housing is located on site, so you will need to commute to the farm. Describe a typical schedule you may have at the farm. For example, you plan on working on the farm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8am and noon and evenings after 5pm. *
Is there anything else about you and your plans that we should know about, to determine if the Historic Poor Farm is the right fit for you?

Please provide two references and their contact information so we may contact them.

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SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCESS TO LAND WILL BE GRANTED. USE OF FARMLAND IS ONLY ALLOWED AFTER APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN LAND USE AGREEMENT WITH YOU BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Note that the English language version of any such contract shall be the original, governing version, even if this Application or other related documents are made available in another language.
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