Entering Farmer #20447
Hello! Please call me Si
My wife and I are in our mid twenties and looking for land to homestead/farmstead. We are in search of a minimum of 8 acres. Preferably more. Our main goal is to cultivate a good environment to raise and nurture a family and take care of our parents as they age; farming being our secondary goal.
A little about us.
I grew up in Mississippi and started welding with my dad from the age of eight. I always had a garden growing up. I would “borrow” seeds from freshly planted neighboring fields to plant in my garden. Always having a dream to farm, at age 18 I started working at a conventional row crop, corn and soy farm. Seeing first hand the destruction caused by tillage and toxic chemicals used sent me down the path of regenerative agriculture and permaculture. After which I spent 5 months at Joel Salatins’ Polyface farm as an intern where I learned so much about pastured livestock production and wise land management principles. Following that I spent a year at a year-round pasture based, raw milk dairy. This gave me a love for jersey cows and small scale dairying and allowed me to be close to my girlfriend-now- wife while we were dating. Since then, we’ve moved back to her hometown and married and I am now working as a logger where I am learning and putting into practice sustainable forest management.
My wife grew up in Lancaster PA. She loves all things plants. Whether it be natives and plant design, cut flowers, herbalism, produce or anything of the sort. Her first job was at a produce farm when she was 16. She then graduated early and started landscaping for two years before becoming the farm manager at a local herb, and cut flower farm. Following that she interned at Polyface, opting to stay on an additional year managing that years interns and different aspects of farm operations. Following that she spent almost two years managing a native plant nursery. She currently manages the home and our hobby farm which we hope to expand and improve each season.
We currently have a gracious couple that are allowing us to farm on their nearby property, in exchange we are helping them develop farm infrastructure and help when needed. We have gardens, ducks, turkeys, and a flock of laying hens that follow our sheep as they are rotationally grazed across pasture. Currently, this is all for our own consumption as we explore niches to exploit to be viable in the saturated agricultural Lancaster markets.
An ideal situation would be a rent to own or some other similar arrangement. Thanks! Silvanus Rempel
Entering Farmer #20446
I’m an Air Force vet who once owned a small farm in Wilton, CA. My experience is with sheep, goats, cattle, horses and chickens, but I would like to look into other things like growing wheat for milling locally. I’m interested in sustainable farming through regenerative agriculture, rotating crops, and biodiversity to improve soil health and support of native species. I have been overseas for years and returning now in hopes of living my life out on a farm, being productive and establishing myself in a rural community.
Entering Farmer #20445
I’m retired from the Army after 21 years of service, seeking opportunities to better understand and learn farming techniques and practices through real life experience and mentorship. recently left culinary school after a year to pursue a life in farming and sustainable food practices as well as food to table.
Entering Farmer #20444
I am looking for a family farm where I will live and work with my family. Open to any any kind of operation including ranches, orchards, vineyards, dairy, grains, etc. Looking for areas with good schools, and a good place to raise our young children. Of course, we need to make a decent living from the property as well.
Entering Farmer #20442
Interested in crop or dairy farming but honestly open to anything.. New to this and in the beginning stages without experience.
Entering Farmer #20436
No farm experience, looking for homestead/small sustainable farm. Regenerative farming, living off the land, giving back to the land
Entering Farmer #20435
I am a 29 year old small-scale, regenerative farmer looking for land to lease or buy in Pennsylvania. I have my bachelors degree in Sustainable Agriculture and 10 years of experience farming, mostly in the realm of market-style farming.
Entering Farmer #20433
Just turned 30 years old and am finally looking to fulfill my long time plan of family farming with my 2 sons. Experienced in both animals and crops, and looking to venture into both. Have a very vast background on farm equipment and repair as well to keep things maintained and going. I am looking to either lease or rent land/ barn/ out building setups to start out and expand as things progress. Looking to sell crops to keep finances revolving as well as animals for sale or production.
Entering Farmer 20245
Currently I am working for a large orchard in Adams County.
From 2006-2014 managed the Orchards for a large farm market in York County.
From 2015-2018 leased 50 acre orchard.
Originally from Franklin County where I lived and worked on large family orchard.
My wife and I still have our equipment for operating 50 acres and are looking to get a fresh start.
Experience with many fruits and crops.
Entering Farmer #20425
I am seeking an opportunity to grow medicinal herbs with a focus on native medicinal and edible plants, Chinese medicinals and raise rabbits for the animal food industry. I also wish to grow figs and seasonal heirloom vegetable plant starts. I plan to market the herbs wholesale dried to the retail business market initially and potentially grow into food processing beyond dehydration. I currently have a collection of heirloom figs that need a proper in ground home. I wish to utilize the figs for both fruit production and fig tree starts. I believe the leaves can also be utilized for sale.
I am seeking a career change for a more satisfying and fulfilling live work environment. I started my career change exploration by working at a greenhouse grow production business then a retail nursery business. I spent a month on an ecotourism focused organic farm this past summer. I have experience in B2B sales, real estate sales, property management and hospitality.
I have a rough draft business plan and see an opportunity opening in the market of medicinal herbs grown in the USA as well as a burgeoning health pet food movement. There are few providers in this region for this market opening.
Thank you for your time and consideration.