Andrew Herrmann
2 years farming/ranching experience
2 years managing experience
Farming/ranching full-time for income
Updated July 1, 2025
Seeking
- Farmland
- 1-5 acres
- Short-term lease (1-4 years)
Desired Locations
Experienced and motivated plantsman, I am ready to expand my career and begin to build my own farm.
Goals, Values, Vision
I am at my best when I'm growing food for my community, and involving all the stakeholders. I believe it is crucial for everyone to have actual, frequent, reliable access to fresh, in-season, local (to within a half-day drive) produce and meat and their value-added byproducts.
I'm ready to use my background in gardening, husbandry, processing, and customer relations to work with someone like-minded, to expand the amount of food grown in Colorado.
Also, while I don't see Organic Certification as a necessity, I do adhere to organic practices, with a focus on creating healthier soil and surrounding ecosystems.
Business Plan
I do not have one
Production Practices
Additional Details
Interested in rotational systems of grazing livestock on cropland with green manure and cover crops.
Also, season extension methods to be first- and last- at market.
Production Goals
Desired Infrastructure
Equipment and Infrastructure Details
Some covered structure would be ideal (polytunnel, greenhouse, etc), as would wash/pack and cold storage, but not necessary.
Irrigation depends on location, but as I'm starting largely from nothing, I would add what I need, as long as there is water at the property.