Not yet - but it is something I am want to do with 2 acres of the 12 I own. So I’ve done research and attended conferences. At the moment, I don’t have the funds to invest.
That sounds interesting and exciting...
I hope to have a farmette in retirement—tho they are a lot of work—no life of leisure for me ;)
There is a large craft farm organization in northern IL/southern Wisconsin—it is sponsored by a group called “Angelic Organics” a farm and learning center—and they also have seminars...Big in mentoring too There is a winery in that group. May want to check out their websites :)
There’s a vineyard about 25 miles north west of my location, as the crow flies. The owner is selling the property. He has 2 1/2 acres of established trellised vineyard, mostly Chambourcin (a deep red, used mainly in mixing) and Traminette (a white varietal that is similar Seyval Blanc or Gewürztraminer). Unfortunately, his fermentation process leaves much to be desired. Although it’s pretty hard to screw up Chamboucin, most of his vintages are nowhere near aged properly. So, if I were to purchase the property, I need to make a major investment in upgrading his equipment to traditional practices.
I don’t know yet his selling price; however, it’s a moot point - since I’m presently building a house. I cannot much afford to take on “new projects.” Missed opportunity.