Permaculture Design & Consulting for Regenerative
Ventures
Agricultural Design Package Pricing Matrix
Our consulting is truly unique.
Only 1% 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.
Whether complete beginner or seasoned rancher, we work with you.
No 2 clients have the same background. That's okay, Every project begins with your end goal in mind. 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.
We have an impressive repertoire of past projects & capabilities.
- Agrihood Design / planning for master planned eco-communities - Homestead Design / Family Retreats - Land selection, prepurchase surveys - Operational efficiency / profitability planning - Partnering with landscape architects, master planners, developers, and placemaking companies for larger / multiyear projects - Agritech industry innovation and startups - Land conversions: conventional to regenerative Pastured poultry operations - Carbon Credit programs (evaluations & enrollment) - Pasture raised and finished livestock - Neighborhood amenity designs: CSAs, apiary, community gardens, poultry, etc. - Purchasing & Sourcing: disease-free genetics in livestock, heritage breeds & rare breeds. - Education/outreach and speaking engagements around regenerative agriculture practices
We listen to our client's needs, starting with a free initial conversation.
Discreet and confidential conversations begin with a 30-minute conversation focusing on the client's vision of their project and its scope. Sometimes, additional time is set aside to explore more specifics of the project.
Expect organized, collaborative process throughout the entire engagement.
Within a few days after the initial conversation, clients are presented high-level proposal that includes a summary description of the project and its goals, a statement of work (SOW), a list of deliverables, a timeline of events, and specific description of the final writeup/report and presentation format. Upon acceptance of the proposal and payment, work begins as set forth in the proposal.
Engagement duration and initial investment are tailored to your project and needs.
Initial engagements are typically 20 - 40 hours of work. Preference is to begin long term relationships with clients in focused portions of time to ensure success of specific stages of bigger projects. Multiyear engagements are available at reduced rates after successful smaller steps.
Yes, we act as subcontractors working within project teams or land planner firms for complex projects
We often work as part of bigger teams for more complex projects. As your agricultural expert. I work with master planners, landscape architects, and developers as part of bigger projects. I make sure that the farm is operationally efficient and actually production-ready and not just looking pretty. For example: gate placement, wells, shelter, water access and fencing are critically important when designing pasture systems for specific livestock. Maybe you just need our help for one aspect of a bigger project, such as a wash station or packing house for veggies and want to identify the best software to organize your CSA based on your particular model.
We offer additional maintenance services that extend beyond a large engagement
Banks of "emergency consulting/on-call" hours are available with a reasonable monthly retainer fee. I designed this offering as clients found it highly desirable with the possibility of urgent livestock management situations or expensive decisions. Some want the reassurance of knowing they are able to speak with me no matter the hour or day, for immediate advice.
Hourly Consulting Rates & List of Common Deliverables
- Hourly Rate: $125/hour - Travel time: Costs and $65/hr, max 8hrs/day. -Full design packages (chart below) have travel prices built-in. -Monthly retainers available for banks of hours at discounted rate with contract agreement.​ - Investor - ready multiyear proformas - Installation-Ready land plans and permaculture designs - Targeted research - Bespoke education & Seminars - Livestock sourcing (rare breeds, specific genetics) - Regenerative agribusiness plans
Summary of Education & Certifications
- Agroecologist and Rancher by trade - PDC Permaculture Design Certificate, Levels I, II, Oregon State University, College of Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture - Attended Joel Salatin's 3 Semesters of Farming School at Verge Permaculture, Ontario Canada - Undergraduate studies in Biology and Communications - Master of Business Administration,, Healthcare Operations Management - Equity Partner in multiple Agritech and Regenerative Ag startups *See Judith's full CV: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithhorvath
Summary of Experience
Judith is a permaculture designer and Agricultural Consultant with a rich blend of industry education and 25 years of corporate experience in Operations Management in the fields of financial planning and scientific publications. Judith completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Technical Writing, coupled with an MBA in Healthcare Operations Management and a Permaculture Pro Certification from Oregon State, 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 founded a thriving grassfed livestock operation in 2013, homesteading since 2007. This hands-on experience forms the foundation of Fair Hill Farm's consultancy, fostering innovative and sustainable agricultural solutions. ​​​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 continued to further her knowledge in the world of soil science. 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.
I am here for you throughout your journey, every step of the way! Clients are often at the beginning of significant investments in a multiyear process. These endeavors require an element of endurance and grit because of the steep learning curve. The ultimate goal is for you to be wildly successful in your venture and I am here to keep you encouraged and on track. I am on your team, your biggest cheerleader, facilitating your bespoke vision for you.
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