Andre Garcia

Hi Marina,

My name is Andre and I recently relocated from Ventura county to 50 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Mariposa County raising sheep.

I am currently doing it alone and interested in holding space for an individual or couple for a work/trade agreement.

The property does not have an actual “dwelling unit” but it does have a livable barn with basic amenities, high speed internet and plenty of space for trailer hook ups.

Let me know if this interest you.

Hi Bela,

I am on 50 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Mariposa County raising sheep and working on building food production systems.

The property does not have an actual “dwelling unit” but it does have a livable barn with basic amenities (high speed internet) and plenty of space for trailer hook ups.

I am open to holding space for an individual or couple to create their version of paradise upon agreement.

Let me know if this interest you.

John, Yes it is very doable without a commercial partner, hence why I’m seeking a partnership with a like minded person, maybe a fellow permie.
I’m in a rural town, 20 mins to the closest convenience store.
I relocated 5 hours from my hometown/network so meeting new people with the little available free time is challenging, But its not going to deter me.

Chris, The sheep have been doing great here. My property is mainly pasture and oaks on gentle rolling hills which seems great for them
If you have more brush, then maybe goats might be better but make sure your perimeter fencing is stout and secure.
One advantage to sheep over goats is they stay together and they’re less likely to test boundaries and escape but they will rub a lot against fencing and can cause weak fencing to fall over.
I think a moveable electric fence is a great idea. I am looking to install a system in the coming weeks. I’ll post updates.
I highly recommend a LGD or donkeys to help with predator control.

Start small and get a few goats to start clearing up the brush. You’ll be happy you did, they will save you a lot of hard work and in turn give you meat or just good company.

Currently raising sheep in Catheys Valley (Mariposa County).
Making slow progress in regards to developing food production systems, since i’m doing this venture solo.
Looking to implement an electric fence system to rotationally graze the sheep.

Have lots of ides for projects but have to take it slow and one project at a time.
Would like to open space to a working partner to assist with load here and to create their own.

Thanks for the input, i actually have a very similar idea in mind.
My biggest obstacles are acquiring funds for a project of that scale and also finding labor or building a team whom is willing to put in the work.

Hey Permies,

I'm Andre, a single 26 yo male with a huge passion for nature and sustainable living. I currently reside in Southern California (Ventura) working for my family's manufacturing company but i would like to set out on my own path and start a farm on the family property which is located in the Western Sierra Foothills. The property consists of 50 acres of gentle rolling hills and a communal lake that is shared with several other properties. The property was used for cattle ranching but as of now, it is vacant and could use some regenerative farming practices to bring it to the beautiful oasis i have been dreaming of.
I would really like to set out with a team of passionate hard working individuals working towards the same goal of creating an abundant food forest in the middle of what seems to be a food desert.
i have many ideas of how i would like to manage the land but i would like to hear what you might have to offer.
i know i am leaving many details out but for now i really just want to see if this sparks anyone's interest.
If this interest you at all, reply with a short introduction of yourself and we will see if we can make some magic happen.


Thank You,