Entering Farmer #20779
We are Carlen and Joseph Piludu of Florida, seeking 100 or more acres for cattle, chickens, and crop production. We have approximately eight years of personal livestock care experience with chickens, a donkey, and goats at one location, rather than an established commercial farm. We are flexible nationwide and interested in Pennsylvania. Our stated acquisition budget is $100,000-$250,000, and we are open to a larger financed purchase, owner financing, below-market sale, lease-to-own, phased succession, or operating before ownership. We want to develop a diversified operation with secure long-term access to land, determining stocking rates and crop acreage after assessing pasture, soil, water, fencing, and infrastructure. Commercial business and marketing plans are still to be developed.
Entering Farmer #20773
My boyfriend and I are interested in starting or taking over a small commercial horticultural business in southern Pennsylvania, ideally in York or Adams County, within the next few years (2028–2029). We are particularly interested in wholesale ornamental nurseries, growing shrubs, trees, and other landscape plants. We are still in the early planning stages and have limited hands-on farming experience, but my boyfriend has a background in accounting and would manage the operation full-time. We also have potential financial support from a family member with business ownership experience. We are especially interested in leasing an existing operation or working with a retiring farmer who might be willing to help us learn the business and eventually transition ownership. Our long-term goal is to build a sustainable, profitable horticultural business that we can continue expanding.
Entering Farmer #20772
My family of 4 is looking to move to Pennsylvania and own farm land to develop a farm/homestead on. My husband is looking for a construction job to support our family as I will stay home with the kids and raise animals/grow crops. I plan on having social media to highlight our journey as a young family moving to PA to start our homestead.
Entering Farmer #20771
I am passionate about beef cattle farming and am currently raising a small herd of four beef cattle. Through caring for my herd, I have gained experience with daily feeding, pasture management, rotational grazing, monitoring animal health, and maintaining fencing and water systems. My goal is to continue learning about the beef industry while expanding my herd over time and improving the productivity of my operation. I enjoy working outdoors and take pride in providing good care for my animals while managing my pasture responsibly. In the future, I hope to grow my herd into a larger, sustainable beef operation and continue building the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the cattle industry.
Entering Farmer #20770
We have no experience farming. We are looking to get started in a hope to create multi generational homestead and business..
Entering Farmer #20767
Jason grew up helping on his grandfather’s farm for years, he served in the Marine Corps from 2001 to 2005, he is a 100% disabled combat veteran and a firefighter for the Department of Veteran Affairs. (I) Florence grew up in a homesteading/foraging/hunting family. I met my husband in the delayed entry program for the Maine Corps. I have continued to homestead on every size property we have ever lived on. Our goal is to find enough land to form a family compound/farm as all of our children would like to join us in farming the land. Our goal is regenerative farming practices and eventually holding classes on gardening in the victory garden format as well as regenerative practices, preserving the food grown, and eventually opening a community cannery where people can come and can their food in a commercial capacity in one day instead of it taking days upon days. We will also have a farm store that sells the produce and products we will be growing and making. We do intend to offer seasonal agri-tourism as well so that the surrounding communities can enjoy a day in the countryside while also seeing how a farm works. While we will have some livestock, our main focus will be crop production.
Entering Farmer #20763
I grew up in South Africa, where farming was a significant part of my upbringing. Both my mother and grandmother owned farms, and I spent much of my life around agricultural operations, livestock, machinery, and general farm maintenance. Although I haven’t been formally employed as a ranch or farm hand, I have gained valuable hands-on experience through working on family farms and being involved in the day-to-day responsibilities that come with maintaining rural properties.
I have experience caring for horses, which I’ve personally owned, as well as working around cattle and other farm animals. I’m comfortable with general animal care, property maintenance, fencing, repairs, and a wide range of practical farm tasks. I’m mechanically inclined, enjoy working with my hands, and am confident in my ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and machinery. I also have experience operating heavy machinery, although I don’t hold formal operator certifications, as these weren’t required for the work I did in South Africa.
I’m 6’7″, physically strong, hardworking, and comfortable with demanding physical labor and long hours. I’m a quick learner, adaptable, and more than willing to put in extra time and effort to develop any skills I may be lacking. I take pride in being dependable, resourceful, and someone who can be trusted to get things done.
I’m currently living in Austin, Texas, and am legally authorized to work in the United States. I’m willing to relocate anywhere in the country for the right long-term opportunity.
**What I’m ultimately looking for is more than just employment. My dream is to dedicate myself to a farm or ranch, help it grow and succeed, and eventually become its owner through years of hard work, commitment, and responsibility.**
I’m particularly interested in connecting with farmers or ranchers who are approaching retirement, don’t have family members interested in continuing their operation, or are looking for a trustworthy individual to take over what they’ve spent their lives building.
I don’t currently have the financial means to purchase land or provide a down payment, but I have practical skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine willingness to dedicate myself to the success and preservation of a property. Ideally, I’m seeking a farm succession, mentorship, or work-to-ownership arrangement where I can begin by contributing my labor and skills, gradually take on greater responsibilities, and ultimately earn ownership of the land and property through a mutually agreed, legally documented succession plan.
Because I would be relocating and don’t have investment capital, I would need on-site accommodation and a way to cover my basic living expenses while working.
I understand that earning someone’s trust and taking responsibility for their life’s work is not something that happens overnight. I’m willing to invest the years, effort, and dedication required to prove myself. My goal isn’t simply to acquire property, but to build a meaningful future in agriculture while continuing and improving something another person has worked hard to establish.
Entering Farmer #20762
I grew up on a family farm. I started my official farm business with my father when I was 16. Ran and operated the farm full time for 5 years. Also received my animal science degree. I am looking for an operating farm to take over from a farmer who is looking to retire.
Entering Farmer #20760
I am an aspiring farmer looking for a career in farming. I seek guidance and mentorship. I am currently an arborist. I would like to work with tree farms.
Entering Farmer #20759
I want to raise beef cattle on the farm I grew up on. My dad currently lives there and we always had cattle growing up so we want to do this again. He is almost 80 now so I really think he would love seeing it happen again.