Today we’d like to introduce you to Wilson Kimble
Wilson, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m a southern man who always valued the outdoors and the essence of growing food from the land. I was taught these skills by my family. When I became an adult, I decided my family business would incorporate these values, thus the creation of Kimbleland Farm. We raise goats, chickens, harvest deer and have a pond that has been personally stocked full of fresh fish. Our motto is to feed God’s people. We are currently working to create a garden and a youth education program to teach children farming skills.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been a smooth road. Farming is difficult work and requires a different kind of skill. We currently have 9+ acres of land and some of it still needs to be cleared and tilled, this requires a team effort and time, plus the use of different farming equipment and tools. This past summer, I was able to grind 200+ tree stumps just to clear the front entrance of the farm and there is still more to go. Another challenge has been finding other African-American Farmers who share the same interests and core values of farming. These are just a few challenges to name and I anticipate challenges to come. However, my passion for farming will not let me waiver from creating this legacy.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
What makes me unique with having my farm, is I am a Computer Scientist/IT professional by trade who enjoys farming. You can catch me facilitating technical leaders and restoring critical services for a Fortune 500 company one minute and the next, I’m outside helping a mother goat give birth. One thing I am most proud of is my ability to have created this family farm on my own. With the help of my wife, we are able to continue this for our growing family.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
My advice would be sure to align yourself with individuals and companies that correlate with your brand. This helped and continues to help keep my business and business goals on track. I am still in the market for a Farming mentor myself. I’m always researching new ways to improve Kimbleland Farm.
Contact Info:
- Email: kimblelandfarm@gmail.com
- Facebook: @KimblelandFarm
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