James Plate
15 years farming/ranching experience
13 years managing experience
Farming/ranching full-time for income
Updated April 22, 2025
Seeking
- Farmland
- 6-10 acres
- Long-term lease (10+ years)
Desired Locations
13 years experience operating row crop vegetables and livestock, for wholesale accounts and farmers markets.
Goals, Values, Vision
Looking to build off my previous experience's in farming on my own. I started a farm in 2013 with a business partner as a junior studying agriculture at Fort Lewis College. We were the first applicants and also helped build the vision and infrastructure for the current incubator program at Fort Lewis, the second in the nation to Intervale in Burlington, Vermont. We grew a successful business over 10 years. My vision is to grow that 10 + years experience with my wife and daughter. My goal is to run a wholesale direct vegetable farm using my current relationships with local food distribution companies such as Farm Runners and Valley Roots Food Hub along with my connection to local restaurants.
Business Plan
I do have one