Entering Farmer #20312

When I was young my family had a small garden in the back yard. I’ve grown up enjoying the outdoors and God’s creation of plants and animals.
I’m now a husband and father of four. I have a great interest in homesteading, and have done lots of reading and study on it. Becoming a full time farmer is a goal of mine, but in my current state in life working a full time job is necessary. I’ve done tree work for 4 years but am currently working road construction installing traffic lights.

On the half acre lot we rent where we live we have some chickens and ducks. We’ve eaten our birds for meat and collect their eggs. We have a garden that we’re striving to utilize with little to no till methods. We got lots of produce from it last year my favorite being the North Georgia Candy Rosater, a long pumpkin that when baked is so sweet it’s enjoyable eaten plain. We’ve planted some blueberry plants on the property and strive to keep it productive.

I’m looking for opportunities to work more land whether for commercial use or for personal experience on the land. I’d be interested in any opportunities from sheep, to dairy cows, to produce production, to orchard or vineyards. We have a friend an hour north who runs a 70 acre organic produce farm. We eat a lot of produce because of my wife’s genetic disorder. I’d love to hear about any opportunities in my local area. I like the idea of doing things organically and simply. Industrialization has made things to large scale and centered around money and not locality and quality.

Entering Farmer #20287

My wife and I raise a multi breed flock of chickens on our personal property, for roughly 2 years now

Entering Farmer #20282

I am a 40 year old married man with two children. I’ve always loved nature and to be outdoors. My interest in gardening began at a young age. I spent quite a few years working my way up to the point where I had a marketable quantity of produce. I continued this effort for some time. My focus was always on organic methods. I’ve also raised sheep and goats. I have earned my Bachelors degree in Environmental Science. I have worked at a myriad of agricultural/horticulture jobs from farms, to nurseries, garden center, and landscaping. My current position is Agricultural Director at Pocono Organics in Long Pond, PA. Pocono Organics is a premier regenerative organic farm/greenhouse/market and Cafe. I have been with them from the start and quickly made my way into the position which I now hold. I never owned a farm and previously operated my entrepreneurial effort called ‘Sacred Earth Farms’ off of land leased from family. I am using Farmlink because I am very interested to explore opertunities to access land and further my personal farming goals. I am looking to lease, lease to own, or buy a farm roughly in the range of 10 to 20 acres. I am open to pursuing the best opportunity, but ideally the farm would be located in southeast Pennsylvania. I would like to continue organic farming practices in a mixed production setting, ie. Vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and livestock. Many factors could influence my farming business plan from what is produced to how it is to be marketed. Housing on site is preferable.

Entering Farmer #20268

Hello, my names Victoria. I am a mother of an 18-month-old boy and wife of 8 years. Our family owns a business called Make It Slow where we sell homesteading goods like cut flowers, fruit, herbs, household products, wood-turned products, hand built chicken coops and more. We are committed to leaving the rat race of corporate society and helping the next generation connect with their ancestry through family recipes, folk medicine, ancient arts/hobbies, and the connection to the earth from growing our own food. We aim to help people slow down and savor what matters most in this life.

Practically, we raise chickens, grow cut flowers, herbs and vegetables. And my husband is a carpenter using his woodworking skills to create livestock cages, chicken coops, raised garden beds, etc. He also makes everyday household heirlooms on our wood lathe such as rolling pins, wooden vases, candle sticks, kitchen utensils, and more.

We are passionate and hopeful that we can one day own a farm of our own that would provide a sanctuary space for people to access healing in the dirt and among the flowers. That we would be able to connect our resources to a destination for people to come and experience what a slower paced life can offer. We are looking for a minimum of 5-10 acres of usable land for growing and building/renovating a home for this purpose.

We are currently working where we are with what we have. Which is in Lower Burrell on an acre of land. We sell our products on our website, social media and farmers markets. We have a community following and are excited to watch this dream blossom.

Entering Farmer #20265

I’m Yussuf Ramadhan Muya, I’m 34yrs old, I’m currently looking for a job as a farmer, I have some experience on farming if I get trained,I Will be able to more on farming. I have school diploma and some colleges.I did my I Agriculture study for four years in Africa high school, I’m familiar with crops, soil types, crop pest, the uses of manures and fertilizers. I’m really want improve my skills and knowledge towards agriculture. For more information I would like to include my phone number as 4122585416. Thanks

Entering Farmer #20262

Organic vegetable farmer with 15 years experience currently running established certified organic farm on leased ground looking to ideally purchase or secure long term lease. Current lease ending in 3 years(early 2026). Ideally looking for 4-10 acres with house available. Additional infrastructure always a plus

Entering Farmer 20239

I am a veteran looking to make a positive difference and inspire others to learn about, and implement small-scale, organic and regenerative farming practices that support personal health, community access/involvement, and caring for the planet. I grew up in a poor family without access to land or resources that would allow me to start a career as a farmer, which has inspired my mission to “grow” these opportunities through education and access in local communities.

I am currently an intern in the “Veteran Organic Farmer In Training” program through the Rodale Institute. This is a full-time, on-site program built around classroom lectures, field lectures, animal chores, market garden and high tunnel production from seed to harvest, and market. Each farmer-in-training also works on developing a viable farm/business plan that is evaluated throughout the 9-month program, in order to be ready to start a farm upon graduation. As I write this bio (in mid-July), I am halfway through the program and have begun to develop my farm plan to include several focal points. Currently, my plan includes a startup operation around organic microgreens for a quick ROI. As I grow my funding and resources, my plan is to incorporate a flower & honey business that includes cut flowers, pick-your-own, and growing native pollinators to display and sell. As I finish my B.S. in Education, I am looking to incorporate education (via non-profit) in various facets of my farm. I plan to do this via community workshops, summer day-camps, a young entrepreneur farmer academy and a scholarship opportunity for underserved youth interested in a 4-H program. The summer day-camps will teach regenerative farming, as well as offer older children an opportunity to be counselors-in-training and/or young adult counselors. The young entrepreneur farmer academy camp will enable members to develop small-scale business plans & sell their products. I will also offer land/resource access for the 4-H scholarship opportunity . The facets for the non-profit/educational sector will include (on a small scale): microgreens, a small market garden, cut flowers/herbs, potted plant sales, Jersey cow and Nubian dairy goats, layer hens and the access for an agricultural 4-H student’s choice of animal/crops.

I own a 1/3 acre piece of property that supports a personal garden and ten laying chickens. All of my practices on my land have been organic and regenerative; however, I simply do not own enough property to grow my dream farm business. Please note that the formulated business and marketing plan questions answered below, are answered as “no”, simply due to the fact that they are not 100% completed; however, will be by the conclusion of my course on 3 November 2021. I am looking for land that is between 5-10 acres to facilitate this plan.

Entering Farmer 20232

Married couple with kids looking to expand our regenerative, Indigenous teaching and food aid garden out of west philly. I am a trained forester and landscaper, my partner is a chef and barista, both of us have lifelong growing (gardening/farming) experience we use to support our community both with fresh, culturally relevant food and educational opportunities, healing kids and adults through reconnecting with land. We’ve worked the past 3 years to develop a sustainable urban homestead built around no waste, regenerative polyculture gardening (called Casa Sabera, part of a larger community housing organization ) , and . We are grant and donor supported and have a 501(c)(3) in education, and are looking to purchase 1-5 acres either with housing or able to be built on, can be partially wooded.