Entering Farmer #20321
My name is Alec Greeley. I got my start farming in New Hampshire in 2015 as a farmhand for a successful CSA in the town right where I grew up. In 2018 I moved to Jersey to live with my then girlfriend, now wife, and continued working for a diversified fruit and vegetable CSA in Pittstown. There, I gained even more experience on all levels of the enterprise, first as a field hand then the wash barn manager, and finally the assistant field manager. Currently, I’m finishing a horticulture degree at Delaware Valley University. I’ve also had a few seasons experience with raising chickens for meat and eggs and goats for meat here in Pennsylvania. Growing healthy and simple foods is my greatest passion in life. Since the first time working on a farm I’ve dreamed about living on and running my own operation. I’m hoping my time studying horticulture will enable me to make informed decisions about not only the plants I grow but also all species on the future farm. I firmly believe a worthwhile farm will aim to be a part of a healthy agroecosystem by replenishing nutrients and supporting both farm and non farm life. As far as business plans go I think it is very important to create something very site specific and so remaining flexible is critical. However, I’m interested in and have the most experience with organic vegetable and fruit production and pasture raised chicken and goats. Some structures I’m interested in include CSA’s, wholesale (I do have some local connections that could help with this), even education and agrotourism. There needs to be more farmers and gardeners in my opinion and I have a good amount of experience in college and on the various farms I’ve worked teaching the public and training workers on sustainable farming methods. This is an aspect I’d really try to work into whatever business model is ultimately pursued.
Entering Farmer #20311
A farmer leasing land for organic vegetable production. Very interested in conventional land that I can transition to organic and continue veg and fruit production and incorporate grazing as well. I’ve been a farmer for 4 years.
Entering Farmer #20307
Hi!
I am a commercial flower farmer. I only grow perennial plants.
I have an active 55 acre flower farm of myself in Salem county, NJ.
My farm has been profitable so far and I am looking forward to expanding my operations in the Northeast USA.
My operations do not need electricity, water, sewer connectivity, etc. so we are pretty low maintenance. We only enter the premises when planting, then harvesting and occasional weeding/maintenance.
I am only looking forward to long term lease (5 to 10yrs+) of farmland anywhere in Northeast USA.
Entering Farmer #20305
Hello, my name is Heather Noonan. I am 30 years old and I have lived in beautiful Pennsylvania farm country my whole life. Growing up, two of my neighbors had farms and I loved spending time there. My passion for animals led me to career opportunities working on farms, horse barns, and ultimately into the veterinary medical field. I have spent the last 14 years caring for companion animals, farm animals, wild animals, and even animals involved in medical research and development. I currently work on a farm in Ottsville, Pa, where I take care of 12 horses, 4 donkeys, 35 sheep, 15 cows, about 40 geese, and roughly 60 chickens. I have always dreamed of the opportunity to own or operate a farm of my very own. I have never found the peace and fulfillment in life that I feel when working on farms. I would love to utilize my experience in the Agricultural Tourism industry and extensive experience with farm management and animal husbandry to create a successful, sustainable, and ethical farm business. I also plan to incorporate my personal and professional experience in gardening/ small scale crop production to sustain the farm and its production as well as add another avenue for farm-generated income. I would love the opportunity to discuss my farm experience and collaborate with local farmers living the dream! I hope to hear from you soon.
Entering Farmer #20301
My name is Brock, I’m 33 and I’ve been farming for the better part of 13 years now. I started out on a raw goat dairy in northern FL, did a formal internship at Soil Born Farms in CA where I later became an assistant manager. We raised sheep, cattle, chickens, orchards, and vegetables. I then became the farm manager at a 50 acre diversified vegetable/sheep farm in southern Oregon. After that I spent the next 3 years starting my own farm business in southern OR raising 3 acres of vegetables, mixed livestock (Chickens, pigs, sheep, ducks) attending 3 farmers markets each week, managing a 30+/- member free-share CSA, and selling to about 10 restaurants. I relocated back east 2 years ago due to unmanaged wildfires that were getting worse each year, as well as drought and water issues. I worked for a year as a farm manger mostly doing tractor work in upstate NY on a 25 acre vegetable farm, and I currently manage the hay, equipment, livestock and orchards at a farm in VT.
My wife is Joelle who has been working at a geoengineering company working in sales and event organizing. She just finished her Masters in Business and in her free time is a certified yoga teacher, avid knitter and flower grower and organizer.
Together we both bring the necessary skills and experiences to operate a profitable farm business.
Entering Farmer #20297
Searching for 5-10 acres with home to develop a hobby sheep and poultry farm. Preferably in Southeastern PA.
Entering Farmer #20291
Hi there!
I am Desmond, seeking land for agro farming. I have farming experience in cereal crops and vegetables. Have been doing gardening for several years and looking for possibilities to expand.
Entering Farmer #20279
I am seeking land to lease or rent for an organic farm. I have been farming for 6 years on small scale organic farms and find it time for me to begin my own venture.
Entering Farmer #20276
Family of deaf father, wife, and 5 children looking for family farm to lease. Experienced organic farmer, sheep farming, produce farming. Loves wildlife. Loves privacy.
Entering Farmer #20270
Individual that have gone through college.
Started fishing at a young age catching fish from boats weighing them. Catching marine ocean fish was not that easy pulling with reels knowing the number lbs, oz calculation. Reading sonar equipment to see the depth while the boat is at float at sea. Also knowing the way to skin these sea creature with the correct tools. .Came from South Carolina and have been into insects, catching while animals, From the city there are: creeks, marshes beaches and wildlife. Creek: hermit crabs, crocodiles, alligators, fiddler crab, blue crab. More into capturing them than letting them go with fish tanks. Having a carriage ride there are four or two horses Galineers Cob the name. Always went to the universal Soul Circus being at front row seat looking at: Elephants , Lions, White (Albino)Tigers, Lions, Bengal Tires. Adventures seeing Flamingos, Doves, Kangaroos, Parakeets, Angola Monkeys, African Tigers,Bali Mynah , Binturong etc. Went to plenty of Aquariums to study facts about the deepest ocean: Hump back whales, Blue Whales, Shark Whale, Sharks, Penguins, Bears etc. Have done bull ride and horse back rides settles could be better. Keeping pets that were sold at stores also known as test sea creatures; or caged birds and rats fiddler crabs.
I have 8 years in growing plants their up-keep, and studied Biology/Physical science in High School. The way Bees make there honey, crop picking, fruit picking, vine yard picking purchasing.
Experience I’ve done plenty years in food service. Tag cattle to keep the tracking number 0yr. Keeping temperature for products such as: Beef, vegetables, Corn (yield), Onion, Sunflower, Grapes, Okra.
Process: Seeding Tillers, plowing, chemical spraying ,watering, harvesting plants for produce to make income. Knowledge in Welding Metal and Fabrication. I worked in factories, to see the way that food is made in the United States of America. Resolving problems as a Farmer and looking for a Farm. looking for 3 to 200 acres to manage.
Looking for farms to start to manage, livestock not an issue or planting. maintain and budget.