Land and Business Opportunity
General Description of Land: We are on a flat 10 acre site just 5km south of Hastings in the Hawkes Bay. We are running organically but are not certified. There is an established market garden onsite and loads (literally truckloads!) of organic materials available including woodchip mulch and chicken litter. We have processing facilities and shedding which can be shared. There are horses and a mix of tree / animal / garden / activities all happening on the farm. We are lacking people resource to take advantage of the opportunities. My ideal situation would be to find business partner/s to continue creating a thriving business around the farm. There is already a knowledgeable and hardworking person employed in the garden 30 hours per week, but this is not enough to keep up with the growth we are experiencing.
Aroha Organic Farm has been accepted to the very busy Hawkes Bay Farmers market and is in a position from which a sustainable thriving business is ready to unfold. I really enjoy the wider farm activities, rotational grazing of the horses and tending the fledgling food forest. The garden is a valuable part of the farm enterprise, and I have the financial and admin experience to run that side of things along with customer service. We need somebody to do the very important job of production planning and quantity management to ensure a steady supply for our very reliable customer base. We also need to increase production in a sustainable way to make room for our new customers. Ideally this person may also take on the seeding for transplants and growing microgreens, and could front the farmers market in a shared rotation and contribute to the day to day running of the garden. There is plenty of space if you would like to start your own enterprise as well.
To find out more or to express interest, contact Nikki on 027 6244968 or nikkispeirs@gmail.com.
Location: Longlands, Hastings in Hawkes Bay
Total land size in Acres: 10
Wooded Area/Cultivable Area: 8 acres approx
Expansion Potential (Acres): 2 acres approx
Zoning: Rural
Current Use: Market garden, grazing, laying hen operation, fledgling trees, housing
Current Practices: Regenerative, permaculture, organic
State of the surface of the cultivable area: We are a dryland farm but do have an excellent water source and plenty of mulching materials. The soil is very light and we do not cultivate it.
Description and historical use of land available for farming: Has been historically used as a winter grazing block for cows, but has been under organic care for the past decade.
Road Access: On a main road, access for trucks and cars. Main farm is away from the road.
Electricity: Yes
Cell Service: Yes
Land is fenced: Yes - and electric fence available
Water Source: Bore to aquifer and roof catchment
On-site Housing: Several separate dwellings are on the land. We also have a yurt and are open to tiny house / yurt etc. There is an gas shower and composting toilet available for the garden people :-)
Is there restricted access of visitors: No
Preferred Agriculture Products: Salads, and diversified vegetable, horses and would like to plant some orchard trees for on farm use as well as some of the not economic to grow crops for our gardeners as well.
Practices Preferred: Organic
Soil Details: Soils of the Heretaunga plains map available, I can talk about this more if you are interested. Light sandy loam.
Preferred Arrangement: Open to opportunities but would like somebody able to take over part of the business and own that part.
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?: Yes
Learn more at https://www.arohaorganicfarm.co.nz/ and on Facebook
To find out more or to express interest, contact Nikki on 027 6244968 or nikkispeirs@gmail.com.
