Entering Farmer #20699
Hi, I am a new beekeeper. I currently have 3 hives on a flower farm that i volunteer at . I drive an hour away to care for my bees and work the land, harvest, dead head and help to create tinctures.
I have a bit of knowledge about planting flowers, herbs, and some vegetables but i would not say i have farming knowledge of those things, but I would love to learn. I enjoy being w the bees and getting my hands dirty. I feel that beekeeper and working the land creates a strong person with a good work ethic who respects life a little differently. I would love to share that with others. My dream would be to have a a bee farm with apitherapy options for community members. Flower & herb farm as well as a small vegetable farm with a few goats for fresh goats milk & chickens for fresh eggs. I work hard and have zero problems getting my hands dirty and learning from those who know better.
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,.
Entering Farmer #20680
Grew up on my family’s farm. Was an operator on a dairy farm. I would like to get back to my farming roots with a farm to table/ CSA
Entering Farmer #20676
I studied horticulture/ floriculture in trade school from 06-09 where I learned all types of growing skills. I continued gardening on my own after graduating, producing vegetables, herbs and fruits. My hope is to aquire a small piece of fertile land with a structure where I can live and farm and I’m thinking to do a CSA to provide food for my community. I currently am growing more than I need but I lack the property to put up a stand. It’s also difficult to make it a priority when I’m working full time to pay a landlords mortgage.
Entering Farmer #20673
I fled the NYC area craving space and peace and have been managing a 43 acre homestead in WV for four and a half years. The rural/agricultural life is definitely for me. I do have my own herds but if i needed to rehome my sheep and goats for farm succession I would. I love having the sun on my back and my hands in the dirt. I also love growing crops. The more things I can rely on myself for the better. I am an avid gardener, growing up with a grandmother who was literally a Master Gardener with a degree in botany (among other sciences). Growing food for myself and my animals bring me satisfaction and joy. My goals for farming are to provide clean healthy food for the community as well as partake in rotational grazing to regenerate the land. Crop cycling would also help the soil. I do have my own business and marketing plans for what I would do on a large farm, but I am also open to simply taking over something established even if it is very different than what I currently do. I am fast to learn and very connected to the animals and the earth. I would manage whichever farm lands with me with absolute reverence. This is a sacred and important job. No farms no food!
Entering Farmer #20667
I am a budding farmer trying to learn and grow skills to one day run and care for larger amounts of land, plants, crops, and animals. I am interested in regenerative farming techniques that sustain and restore nutrients within the soil. My goal is to a mix of calorie dense crops, greens, nurture or start an orchard that includes fig, apple, pawpaw, pomegranate, and pear trees. I aim to keep chickens or ducks as well as goats or cows. I aim to prioritize natural solutions as much as possible to pest issues that may affect crops or livestock, in order to prevent harmful pesticide usage. My vision to is supply locally grown, healthy food to my family and others in the surrounding region.
Entering Farmer #20666
I have approximately 10 years of hands-on farming experience across several types of agricultural operations. I have worked on a diversified farm producing for farmers markets, where I helped raise and care for pigs, ducks, guinea hens, turkeys, sheep, and other livestock, with an emphasis on grass-based practices. I have also worked on a goat dairy, including milking and cheesemaking, as well as on a conventional dairy milking cows for milk pickup. I have experience managing calves and with the day-to-day physical work and responsibilities involved in running a farm. My goal is to eventually establish and operate a diversified, sustainable farm of my own, with a strong emphasis on soil health, pasture-based livestock, and holistic agricultural practices. I would like the farm to be more than a production operation: I envision incorporating a CSA or other direct-to-consumer sales, agricultural tourism, hands-on classes and educational opportunities, and community events that connect people with agriculture and local food. I do not currently own land or have the capital to purchase a farm outright, and I do not yet have a finalized business or marketing plan. However, I have substantial practical farming experience, a clear vision for the type of farm I want to create, and I am prepared to develop the necessary business, marketing, and financial plans around an appropriate farm opportunity. My long-term goal is to build a financially sustainable operation that allows me to eventually own the farm and make it a lasting part of my family and community.
Entering Farmer #20664
I am am currently in my 22nd year of military service. I also work at Merck for the for thw last 6 years. I am 48 years old and live in Warminster, Pa. I grew up in Southern Illinois on 20 acres of land. My uncle was a farmer with crops and livestock. Since working in the corporate world I have learned that is it not for me and want to get back to the country life. My ideal plot would be approximately 20 acres that I could do half crops and half livestock. I am very healthy and am the hardest worker you will ever meet. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Entering Farmer #20647
Hello, I have no experience farming however I’ve recently been spending time on a farm with a close family friend along with my son. We are interested in homesteading, but are in the very beginning phases. We currently have access to a garden, a greenhouse, goats pigs, and chickens.
Entering Farmer #20644
I already have experience in operating and building sustainable regenerative agricultural-focused farms based on Joel Salatin’s farm models. I had to close my farm due to COVID-19