Entering Farmer #20600
I am a first-generation beginning farmer and nonprofit executive with nearly twenty years of experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, grant development, and community partnership building. While I am new to agriculture, I have fully embraced the learning process and am actively seeking mentorship from experienced farmers and agricultural organizations. My current focus is on pasture-raised laying hens, heritage and specialty chicken breeding, Coturnix quail, and future expansion into berries, fruit trees, and organic vegetables.
I am looking for a long-term land opportunity where I can establish my own diversified farm while working toward a broader vision: creating a shared-use agricultural campus that lowers barriers for beginning farmers. My goal is to develop a collaborative model where farmers can lease individual farm plots, share infrastructure and equipment, learn from one another, and build sustainable agricultural businesses. I believe farming knowledge grows best when it is shared, and I hope to build a place where experienced farmers, beginning farmers, and the community can come together to strengthen local agriculture.
Above all, I am looking for land, mentorship, and relationships. I know I have much to learn, and I am eager to learn from those who have spent years stewarding the land. In return, I hope to use my background in nonprofit leadership to build partnerships, secure resources, and create opportunities that help both my own farm and future generations of farmers thrive.
Entering Farmer #20599
Driven by a desire for a deeper, more intentional connection to the land and our food systems, I bring a practical, self-reliant approach to small-scale agriculture. My experience includes working five-to-ten-acre plots across New York and Vermont, paired with a robust technical skillset in general contracting, carpentry, and constructing small outbuildings and experience in operating and maintaining essential machinery—including medium tractors, skid steers, forklifts, and commercial mowers—as well as performing basic engine repair, I combine a seasoned understanding of land stewardship with the mechanical and trade skills necessary to run a resilient, efficient, and profitable farm operation.
Entering Farmer #20598
Looking to lease land for 4 horses to stay on April thru October. Also would like to trail ride on the land and keep bees. I currently have 3 hives at my house but looking to expand. Would consider buying the land if price was right. I have both the horses and bees at my house on. 6 acres. Need more room and a place to ride.
Entering Farmer #20597
My name is Drew I’m a first generation farmer and have been in business for 20 years. My wife is a nurse and we have 2 boys. We currently grow corn, wheat, soybeans and hay. As well as custom plant, harvest and bale for other farmers. We are looking for a farm to rent or potentially buy to operate our business out of. Would also like to be able to raise some cattle and other animals to possibly diversify our business further. Would consider other opportunities as well
Entering Farmer #20594
I’m a self-taught software engineer. 20 years in the field, no college, no bootcamps. I learned everything from books and figuring things out on my own, and I built a real career from that. I recently walked away from tech to do this full-time. I know how to teach myself things and stick with them.
This interest goes back 15-20 years. When I lived in New York City, I started ordering from Miller’s Organic Farm in Pennsylvania. Raw milk, pasture-raised meats, eggs, goat’s milk, kefir. Raw milk was hard to get back then, especially in NYC. I eventually moved to Missouri specifically because it was one of the few states with clear laws allowing raw milk sales. I’ve been there six years. So this isn’t a new idea for me. I’ve been living this way and thinking about farming for a long time.
At some point I thought: why am I paying to have this shipped to me when I could just go to the source and grow it myself? That question stuck with me. I’ve since read extensively. Joel Salatin, Greg Judy, Jean-Martin Fortier, and especially Daniel Mays. His no-till organic vegetable approach is what I want to do. I’m not interested in extracting value from the land. I want to improve it. Build soil health, increase biodiversity, follow nature’s model instead of fighting it. Organic is non-negotiable for me. No pesticides, no compromises on that. I’m starting with vegetables, not livestock. Vegetables are a good way to build experience before taking on animals.
I’m looking for either a farm incubator where I can learn from experienced farmers and get hands-on experience, or a small property (1-4 acres) close to a population center, ideally within 10 minutes, for intensive vegetable production. Market access matters. Depending on the opportunity, I have different business plans formulated for how I want to make this work. I can provide those upon request. I know Year 1 is for learning. I’m planning to follow Daniel Mays’ approach: one-time tillage to establish beds the first season, then transition to full no-till with cover crops starting Fall 2025.
I have savings from my previous career, so I’m not depending on Year 1 farm income. I’m committed to working on this daily. I’m also open to working on other farms while I learn. What I want is to blur the lines between work and recreation. To do hard physical labor that actually produces something, grow food for myself and others, and live a quieter life.
Entering Farmer #20592
I come from over 300+ years of farmers on both sides of my family. Prior to my mother’s generation, the majority of my relatives lived on homesteads in the Mississippi Delta. After 10+ years in the field of medicine, I was given the opportunity to work part-time, and dedicate 30-40 hours/week farming on my urban plot of land.
I thrive off manual labor, working outside, and figuring things out through observation and trail/error, and the occasional mentor.
Over the last four years, on 1.25 Suburban Acres, I have practiced permaculture, farming, and advancing manual labor skills through :
-Regeneration of the soil/land (pulled 18+ years of untouched invasive ivy, cut down trees/limbs/etc.),
-Planted an orchard with ~10 fruit and nut trees (swale with perennials and annuals intermixed)
-Installed two small ponds
-Raised 20+ chickens for egg production
-First heritage flock hatched in December. First generation chicks from the Alpha hen female
-Grown plants from seedling in basement set-up. Developed a three tier planting schedule for Spring 2026 to ensure success in case of abnormal cold/rain/drought
-Grown all types of food (corn, wheat, berries, vegetables, legumes)
-Incorporated flowers in all beds/areas grown from seed and harvested in the 1,000s this summer
-Assisted in the milling of a fallen 300-year elm–used limbs and wood to regenerate soil, build furniture, create beds
-Attended self-reliance workshops
-Read/study permaculture and pasture-raised farming techniques
Over the next five years, I am looking to purchase/lease a large plot of land with the following goals:
-Raise pasture raised beef with chicken tractors (egg and meat production–plan on building one of each this Spring)
-Build small scale on-site chicken butchering operation
-Sell chicken meat on-site (I have a business plan for this in order to be within regulations). Possible integration with a renowned farm-to-table restaurant (relationship already established)
-Orchards
-Greenhouse
-Increased food and flower production
-Bee/honey operation
-Possible small scale dairy production (cow and goat)
-Possible integration with schools/learning centers
Entering Farmer #20591
Farmer looking for more land in the West Chester / malvern area
Entering Farmer #20590
I am beginning my farming journey. At this point, I am researching and trying to learn as much as I can. I am looking for resources on how to enter farming, how to get started with purchasing land, and what I will need to start from the ground up. I am passionate about being a part of agriculture in PA. Thank you for having me here!
Entering Farmer #20588
Long-time gardeners and poultry keepers with interest in the outdoors and land stewardship. Interested in pollinator habitat, riparian conservation, and small-scale agriculture. For the past 6 years we have done seasonal workshare with an urban farmette where we have learned seed-starting, crop rotation planning, irrigation and integrated pest management. Interested in homestead-scale animal husbandry, farming and production.
Entering Farmer #20587
I am a beginning farmer with a background in baking, homesteading, and small-scale agricultural projects, now working toward establishing a regenerative, veteran-led farm. My long-term goal is to build a mixed-use operation that integrates crop production, rotational livestock, and community-focused food production, beginning with several foundational acres. I am currently developing a full business plan and marketing strategy centered on sustainable practices, soil health, and value-added foods. I am seeking land where I can grow vegetables, grains, and fodder crops while building the skills and infrastructure necessary to expand into a full diversified farm. As a disabled Navy veteran, I am also working toward creating a place that supports other veterans through meaningful agricultural work. I am motivated, committed, and ready to invest in a long-term farming future.