Kia ora my name is Jemma. Te Aroha, my co-gardener friend and I are searching for a new location to call our home.
We are two easy-going, self-reliant, and dedicated growers, looking for a home where we can settle into the land and community, and build a foundation for our businesses to flourish.
Together we are collaboratively invested in small scale organic food and heritage seed productions.
My business (The Eastern Field) involves seed saving, a plant nursery, and garden consultancy services. And Te Aroha is developing a social enterprise based on connecting communities through organic foods and practices (Te Kōhanga Kai).
Based on past experience and future visions, we are looking to lease;
• 1.5 - 2 acres
• non-contaminated soils
• dog friendly
• Ideally with access to an existing greenhouse and a dwelling to live in
We would love to hear from anyone who shares our values, and could offer support for our vision.
We are open to all discussions and options.
Email us at contact@theeasternfield.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Regions of NZ Interested in: Bay of Plenty
Do you have training?: We have had many opportunities to learn from growers across New Zealand through mulitple workshops, courses, Woofing, interning and employment.
Do you have a business plan?: Yes. We have both completed the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) (Level 4) which has given us the skills and knowledge to establish, operate, and grow a small business
Farm Name: The Eastern Field
Farm Project Description: The Eastern Field is a heritage seed saving garden and plant nursery with a mission to promote and support food security and seed sovereignty, by growing and preserving heritage seeds through the use of ethical, sustainable and regenerative practices. These seeds will be grown into high-quality, nutrient-dense seedlings, which will nurture and nourish a prosperous, empowered, and resilient community.
Preferred Arrangement : We are ideally looking for a long-term lease, or a lease to own arrangement.
Duration of Desired Agreement: 2+ years
Ideal date to Obtain Land by: As soon as possible
Production Type: Seeds, vegetables, trees, livestock.
Land Use Practices: Organic
Land Size (acres): 1 - 2 acres
Cultivable Area (acres): 0.5 acres +
Open to Landowner Residing on Property: Yes
Need Fenced Land?: Ideally fenced
Need Established Water Source and Infrastructure?: We would need an established water source and irrigation system, and an existing greenhouse is preffered for a seamless transition from current location.
Need On-site Housing?: Yes. We would need a minimum of one dwelling with two rooms.
Soil Needs: The soil needs to be non-contaminated for organic food and seed production.
Anything else you would like to add?: We have a very friendly dog who is very well garden and livestock trained. He absolutely loves people and other dogs and makes a great guard dog.
