Farmer Acreage: Up to 100

Entering Farmer #20549

I was disabled as civilian combat support with the State Department in Iraq after 5 consecutive tours. I’m expecting to be setteling a decade long workers comp claim this next year and want to purchase PA farmland and begin a small farm with horses and small livestock. I was born and raised in PA, served as a Philadelphia City Solicitor and attended Penn State Law.
I am a beginner farmer with little experience but the desire and perseverance to realize a lifetime dream. I love animals and my 15 yr old son is ready to assist me on the farm, so this is for his future as well. I would ideally prefer between 20 to 40 acres of land, but I’m very flexible. I should have around $1M from my settlement to dedicate toward the purchase of a a farm and/or land.

Entering Farmer #20544

I am currently active duty military (17 Years) serving in the United States Coast Guard. I am a few years from retirement and my family & I plan to move back to our home state in Pennsylvania. My wife and I grew up in the Poconos Area and post retirement we would like to move back and start a family farm together. We are currently in the early stages planning what type of farming we want to do, but highly interested in Agritourism (Christmas trees, orchards, etc). I grew up on a local horse farm learning to appreciate the land and the value of working on it! I hope to give that same sense of pride to my family as we set towards the next adventure of hopefully owning a farm in Pennsylvania! I would like to take away how to best formulate a business and marketing plan, as well as learn from other farmers in the area as I look for the best location.

Entering Farmer #20541

Looking to buy a farm to market garden on. Wouldn’t mind subleasing to monocrop farmers. Orchard would be a viable option.

Entering Farmer #20539

I am a Navy veteran of 6 years. I have spent most of my time in the medical field, but have had a keen desire to pursue an agricultural career.

Entering Farmer #20533

My brothers and I are eager to enter into an agriculture business. We seek to acquire a farm to operate with the intent of working and preserving the land. Combined, we have years of experience throughout the agriculture sector working with livestock, poultry, and food production. We would be most interested in any information that could allow us to help us achieve our goals.

Entering Farmer #20531

I am someone who has found myself feeling very passionate about land conservation and farming for my family. I don’t have a lot of experience, just a backyard garden that I’m managing to keep alive in the Sonoran Desert. (That has to count for at least a point or two.)

My best friend and I are dreaming of a life where we can both live on the same property and grow foods for ourselves, our extended family, and maybe even a farm stand. This would ideally be located in Pennsylvania, so that I can return to my home state and be around family. I want fruit trees and berry bushes, chickens and goats, a very large veggie garden and plenty of flower gardens as well. I intend fully to create habitats of native plants, flowers, and trees for animals and bugs native to the area.

I just don’t know where to start or how to acquire land without putting myself in debt.

Entering Farmer #20514

We currently have no room on our farm to expand. We raise mini highland and highland cross cattle. 50% of our current area is crops so we are looking for barn or pasture area. Hoping to one day buy but trying to grow slow.

Entering Farmer #20511

I helped my grandparents on their farms growing up. Currently raise bees and have had a garden on my property for the past 20 years. I have taking a few classes through Penn State on raising sheep and starting a small farm. I am know looking for a small farmer to raise a small flock of sheep.

Entering Farmer #20510

We are looking for more farm land to expand our farm. We are a growing farm with the next generation wanting to farm.