Entering Farmer #20280
Established 10 acre vegetable farm looking for additional acreage to expand our vegetable growing. We grow using natural methods. We are interested in parcels over 2 acres in size, ideally in Eastern Allegheny county. We currently lease all our land and can provide references. We have been farming for over ten years. We have our own equipment.
Entering Farmer #20269
We are a family of 6 living in Allegheny County. Emily is a recent graduate of the Bidwell Training Center Horticulture Program and has completed a 1 month internship at Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of County Living where she harvested a variety of medicinal herbs (not Cannabis ) and prepared them for sale in the farm shop. The farm practiced permaculture style growing including vermiculture, composting, humanure, huglecultre, mushroom logs, high tunnels, and raised beds. She has some previous work experience in non-profit bookkeeping and is interested in natural textiles and home sewing. Karl manages the photo department for a professional sports team but is looking for a career change that would allow him to work from home. We are interested in a permaculture land stewardship partnership. possibly with Karl helping to market a CSA or farm business and Emily gardening and potentially homeschooling. We have been working to make this a financial possibility and have been debt free (expect for a small mortgage) for about 7 years. We could possibly have an extra income stream if we rent out our current home. We do not want to start completely from scratch, so a mentorship leading to secession would be ideal.
Entering Farmer 20236
I am a proud husband and daddy to four little boys. I work full time as a teacher and I am trying to start a small farm on the side. I have already planted two acres of Christmas trees and two dozen fruit trees, all by hand. I hope to have my first batch of trees to sell in four years. I also keep bees. I would like to expand into raising beef or more Christmas trees.