Alexis Bauman

​The vision for this farm we can call it The Genesis Homestead—is to be an intergenerational model of self-reliance, ecological stewardship, and community provision.

​Core Philosophy

​The Genesis Homestead will be an Empire of Simplicity, where a healthier, productive lifestyle is the direct and daily reward. We will create a sustainable, closed-loop system where the land provides for us, and we, in turn, enrich the land, ensuring that every generation inherits a resource more valuable and vital than the last. Success will be defined not by scale, but by the depth of our self-reliance and the quality of the life, food, and legacy we cultivate.

​The Three Pillars of Operation

1. ​Sustained Self-Reliance (The Homestead Core):
   • ​Goal: Achieve near-total food and resource independence for the family.
   • ​Action: Implement intensive gardening techniques (like raised beds, companion planting, and succession planting) to ensure a year-round harvest of fruits and vegetables. Raise diverse livestock (chickens, possibly goats or sheep) for meat, eggs, and dairy, using rotational grazing to naturally fertilize the pastures. The land will be managed for hunting and fishing to supplement the protein supply, integrating with the natural ecosystem rather than depleting it.
2. ​Strategic Legacy Asset Cultivation (The Generational Fund):
   • ​Goal: Establish long-term, high-value assets that provide future income and cost-of-living stability for generations.
   • ​Action: Implement a two-fold agroforestry plan:
     • ​Apple Orchard: Plant heirloom and disease-resistant apple trees for high-value fruit production (fresh eating, cider, preserves) and a consistent annual cash flow.
     • ​Valuable Timber: Dedicate a section of the land to planting valuable, slow-growth timber (e.g., Black Walnut, high-quality Oak, or specific fruit woods like Cherry). This investment in wood is a 20-50 year asset that secures the future financial stability of the family, providing a significant capital resource to fund future farm expansions, education, or simply sustain the family's cost of living decades down the line.
3. ​Community and Education (The Outreach Arm):
   • ​Goal: Share the surplus and the knowledge, fostering local resilience and strengthening community bonds.
   • ​Action: Provide surplus produce, eggs, and specialty goods (like dried herbs or jams) to neighbors through a small, honest farm stand or a local co-op. The farm will also serve as a living classroom, offering hands-on knowledge to the next generation and demonstrating the principles of sustainable living and strategic land management.

​Future Farming Plans and Expectations

​Year 1–3: Establishment and Infrastructure

• ​Focus: Secure basic infrastructure, soil health, and core food production.
• ​Actions:
  • ​Establish a reliable water source (well, pond, or rain catchment).
  • ​Fence and predator-proof the initial livestock areas.
  • ​Build out permanent, intensive garden spaces (raised beds, hoop houses).
  • ​Plant the first round of apple trees and a small, strategic block of the legacy timber trees.
  • ​Establish a compost system and start dedicated soil-building efforts.
• ​Expectation: The farm will provide 75% of the family's produce and eggs, with minor surplus to share with immediate family or neighbors. The primary focus is on learning the land’s rhythm.

​Year 4–10: Expansion and Strategic Growth

• ​Focus: Scale up livestock, expand perennial plantings, and refine the business/asset model.
• ​Actions:
  • ​Expand the livestock operation (e.g., adding sheep or a dairy animal).
  • ​Plant the full planned acreage of the apple orchard and timber.
  • ​Integrate a food forest system with berries, nuts, and support plants.
  • ​Establish a system for storing and preserving food (root cellar, dedicated canning/freezing space).
  • ​Develop community relationships for trading/selling surplus.
• ​Expectation: The farm is 100% self-reliant on food and resources. The apple orchard begins to yield a small, reliable income stream, reinforcing the financial model.

​Year 10+: Legacy and Stewardship

• ​Focus: Perfecting the sustainable system and transitioning knowledge.
• ​Actions:
  • ​The apple orchard is fully mature and a reliable source of income and trade goods.
  • ​The mature timber is actively managed (thinning, pruning) to ensure maximum future value.
  • ​Formalize the intergenerational transfer plan—the land's operations and financial model are clear and ready to be passed down, along with the deep, accumulated knowledge of the land.
• ​Expectation: The Genesis Homestead stands as a thriving, beautiful, and financially self-sustaining model that rewards the simple, hard work of the family and provides an enduring, successful opportunity for the next generation.

​Essential Skills are detail-oriented hard worker, ability to catch on quickly, and basic knowledge of gardening and livestock and dedication