Joel Francois - 1st Gen Farmer

Joel Francois - 1st Gen Farmer He contributed to the growth and success of organizations such as Louis Vuitton and Jimmy Choo, managing staffs of up to 20 people.

City slicker turned farmer | Land steward at Lane Creek Reserve
Raising kids, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, peacocks, bunnies & an alpaca
Proud Haitian American 🇭🇹 | Rooted in family, land, and legacy ❤️ Born in Brooklyn, residing in Astoria and having worked in Manhattan most of his life, Joel Francois brings a range of knowledge of a variety of neighborhoods to his clients interested

in living and establishing businesses in the greater New York City area. His extensive out-of-state experience and international network combined with his tenacity and keen understanding of the real estate market have lead him to become a relocation expert. Joel attended Polytechnic University with a major in Computer Science but his ambitious nature, engaging personality and passion for fashion sent him on a retail journey at an early age. Joel is a problem solver who relies on his high analytical skills to quickly determine the needs versus the wants of his clients and to create unique solutions designed to yield a positive outcome. Joel's mission is to provide excellent customer care along with the highest ethical and professional standards. When not helping clients with finding their dream home, the perfect commercial location or a smart investment property, Joel can be found at Astoria Tennis Park.

She’s forever getting into places she shouldn’t… the face she makes when she’s caught doing something bad 😅•What funny f...
08/08/2026

She’s forever getting into places she shouldn’t… the face she makes when she’s caught doing something bad 😅
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What funny faces do your pets make when you catch them doing something bad? Share in comments 👇🏾
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08/08/2026

What kind of music does a chicken DJ play? Hen-house beats.
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08/05/2026

What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because you’re waiting for the “right” time?

08/05/2026

Too often, my perfectionism convinces me I need the perfect plan before I take the first step. Then farming happened!
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The animals don’t wait for me to have it all figured out. The irrigation constantly needs fixing and the chores always need doing. This life has taught me that progress rarely starts with certainty… it starts with action.
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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Because waiting for the perfect moment usually means never starting at all.
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What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because you’re waiting for the “right” time?
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Lane Creek Reserve
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08/01/2026

What’s something you never expected to deal with that somehow became part of your everyday life?

08/01/2026

First day of AUGUST!
Let’s GO!

07/29/2026

Every new life on the farm is exciting, but this one is a first for us. Meet the newest (and tiniest) member of the family. Our very first peachick!
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What should we name this little one?
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Lane Creek Reserve
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This would be catastrophic for small farmers if this were to ever happen.
07/25/2026

This would be catastrophic for small farmers if this were to ever happen.

Well, this is good news! IP 28 FAILS to qualify for the November 2026 ballot. Proponents came up short on signatures - only 104,262 valid signatures, or 73.25% of the 142,347 signatures were accepted for verification. The petition has not qualified.

Yum yum 🌭
07/18/2026

Yum yum 🌭

Before the smoke from the Evans Creek Fire rolled in 😢
07/18/2026

Before the smoke from the Evans Creek Fire rolled in 😢

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Central Point, OR

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