​What makes Fair Hill Farm consulting unique:  

Only 2% of the population are farmers. Less than 15% of those farmers are in the regenerative agriculture space! Regenerative agricultural mentors and consultants are a further tiny subset of that tiny slice of a slice. It's very easy to make expensive errors from not knowing the complexities of what goes into successful farming, unless you're actually a farmer today. Many ag consultants and permaculture designers are not seasoned farmers or ranchers. And while thoughtful design is important, I offer clients real-life experience when it comes to designing livestock management and handling setups.   

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Projects begin with your end goal in mind.  

Clients typically do not come from a farming background. That's okay, I speak fluent Suburbanese, Business-speak, and Newbie. I meet you where you are today and it's my job to get you to where you want to be.  

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Will your project be a fit? 

No two projects are identical, so here are some select capabilities in the repertoire:

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• Design / planning for master planned eco-communities  aka 'agrihoods'

• Land selection for specific purpose use (size, location, terrain, soil, water, geography, features)

• Work with landscape architects, master planners, developers, and placemaking companies for larger / multiyear projects

• Agriculture industry innovation and startups

• Planning conversion of land from conventionally-farmed (tilled, chemically fertilized, depleted soil) into rotational grazing / grassfed meats operation

• Converting legacy estates and vacant land into working farms

• Establishing autonomous, healthy, locally-sources grocery stores

• Startup pastured poultry operation: chickens, turkeys, pastured eggs. Daily operations, handling, on-farm butchering/processing, brooding, veterinary care, nutrition, labeling laws, etc.

• Carbon Credit programs (evaluations & enrollment)

• Pasture raised lamb and sheep, dairy and meat goat operations 

• Planning working homestead farm / second home property with bespoke resilience features and/or 'bugout' locations for affluent families

• Amenity Design Services: equestrian, livestock, community gardens, etc.

• Purchasing & Sourcing: Locating  and facilitating acquisition of disease-free genetics in livestock, heritage breeds &  rare breeds. 

• Operational efficiency / profitability planning 

• Education/outreach and speaking engagements around regenerative agriculture practices              

 

Qualifications & Experience

Judith is a permaculture designer and Agricultural Consultant with a rich blend of industry education and 25 years of executive operations management experience with a broad range of clientele, up to and including ultra high net worth families. With undergraduate studies in Biology and Technical Writing, coupled with an MBA in Healthcare Operations Management, Judith seamlessly integrates science, business acumen, and permaculture design with agricultural expertise. With a profound dedication to sustainability, Judith has nurtured a lifelong passion for organic gardening and served as the owner of a thriving livestock farm since 2013. This hands-on experience forms the foundation of Fair Hill Farm's consultancy, fostering innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions. 

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A proactive member of professional networks, Judith has visited Agrihoods across the USA, is a member of the Homesteaders of America, Rodale Institute, and has furthered her knowledge attending Joel Salatin's acclaimed 3 Semesters of Rotational Grazing Farming School at Verge Permaculture in Ontario, Canada. In addition to consultancy, Judith speaks nationally at festivals, workshops, and conferences. Leveraging 25 years of business executive operations management experience in both the financial industry and nonprofit scientific research, Judith brings a strategic and results-driven approach to agricultural practices. As a dynamic speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Judith shares valuable insights on agriculture, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, championing a more sustainable future of food supply chains, employment of youth in ag, and the critical importance of local food production using soil-building methods. 

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Read  more below about the process.