Entering Farmer #20750
I own a 120 acre grass finishing beef farm in south west Pennsylvania. We basically run an organic farm as we do not use pesticides , herbicides or any type of chemical on our grasses or with any of our cattle. I am looking for a similar type farm south of us that I can take approximately 10 -20 18 month old hefers and steers for 4-6 months
Entering Farmer #20748
11 years in mixed vegetable production, the last 4 at a commercial csa, wholesale operation. Currently at a smaller usda organic mixed vegetable operation. Looking to apprentice under a commodity or grain production farmer.
Entering Farmer #20730
Mainly handled poultry and horses and hayfields but my end goal is to have goats and possible some cattle as well as a surplus in the fields I would also like to start a small orchard
Entering Farmer #20722
My husband and I both grew up in central Pennsylvania and have deep family roots in farming. Both of our grandfathers operated beef farms, raising cattle and growing grain. My husband spent much of his childhood summers working on his grandfather’s farm and continues to return several times a year to help with the farm. His grandfather is still actively farming today, and agriculture has remained an important part of our family and our lives.
While my farming experience has been on a much smaller scale, I have always had a strong interest in gardening and growing food. After moving to Florida, I transformed our quarter-acre residential lot into what we consider our own small urban farm. We currently have more than 20 fruit trees, a vegetable garden, composting, and chickens. Managing our property has given me practical experience with growing food, caring for animals, improving soil, planning around available space, and making productive use of a relatively small piece of land.
Our long-term goal is to return to Pennsylvania and establish a small family farm. We envision a property with an orchard, space for a greenhouse and garden, goats, and an area for woodworking and other hands-on projects. We are interested in building a diversified, sustainable farm that provides both food for our family and opportunities to develop the property into a productive agricultural operation over time.
We both currently work remotely and expect to continue doing so, which would allow us to purchase and begin developing the farm while maintaining our current careers. Initially, the farm would be a part-time or hobby operation while we learn the land, establish the orchard and other infrastructure, and gradually expand our agricultural activities. Our goal is to transition to farming full-time when we retire in approximately ten years.
Returning to Pennsylvania is also important to us personally. Most of our extended family remains in Pennsylvania, and owning a farm there would allow us to be closer to family while returning to the agricultural environment in which we were both raised. We see this as a long-term family investment and a second career rather than simply a property purchase. Our goal is to build the farm gradually, learn from the experience of our family and other local farmers, and ultimately create a productive small farm that we can operate and enjoy for many years.
Entering Farmer #20709
I grew up in rural NY growing Vegtables at home. As a teen I began working on horse farms, amd with livestock. I now have over 30 years experience raising animals and growing food.
I’m looking for a space to not only grow, but to be able to teach others what they can do with land they have.
I want to teach people about soul sciences and how plants grow. I want to teach people how to raise healthy animals to subsist on.
I want to teach people they can feed themselves, even off a small lot.
And I have a friend who is very into natural textiles. We want to be able to have a space to combine this knowledge and teach others.
And we want to keep the farms as farms!
Entering Farmer #20703
My goals are to start a farm and homestead with my family and produce dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables and herbs and support pantries and farmers markets.
Entering Farmer #20698
Myself and my family would like to farm a piece of land in Pennsylvania. We are open to any type of farming, but would prefer crop and agricultural farming. We would work the land and make a living doing so. We would also be willing to relocate obviously. Our experinece this far is vegetable gardening and chickens on our suburban lot. But we have certainly dome.our research and want to expand and grow this into a full time venture.
Entering Farmer #20689
I grew up with grandparents who had dairy cows, they milked until my Nan had a stroke. They then switched over to beef – black angus. I milked cows at a local farm through high school and nursing school. I became an RN, met my husband who is also a RN. We have two kids and want to farm. We currently have goats, sheep, and chickens but don’t have the room to expand where we are now.
Entering Farmer #20685
With the state of the world right now, farming is the one thing that must be protected the most. I moved to Central PA four years ago to get away from the city. Now I have experience in growing my own food, purchasing butchered meat straight from the farm, and hanging with the Amish as they showed me how to churn butter and bottle raw cow’s milk. Now, with the threat of data centers buying and drying up land, I feel the need to do my part. Finding a farm for sale in my budget takes research and resources. I desire to have land that benefits us while taking care of itself. Growing produce that can act as food and medicine. Utilizing the growing season to help keep the land healthy. Have animals that can contribute to everyday health and food, as well as therapeutic measures. Classes for people who want to learn. Events for people to just come hang out on the farm. Help keep building a society that does not solely rely on consumerism for all their needs.
Entering Farmer #20683
I am new to farming .Was always interested buy never pursue. Currently working in Technology buy future goal is to venture into farming,.