Entering Farmer #20774
My goal is to have a farm and have land for my children and grandchildren to grow our own food. I want to not only educate my family but our community as well. They need to realize that growing your own food has so many benefits. I also want to educate my community by offering farm to table dinners. I want to learn how to use the land better and learn better ways to make healthier soil. Growing is vital to our existence and we can do a better job by farming smarter.
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 #20765
My interest in agriculture began shortly after graduating from high school, when I worked for nearly two years with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture as a laboratory technician, assisting with seed testing and germination. That experience gave me an appreciation for the science, care, and dedication that go into producing healthy crops and supporting Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry. I genuinely enjoyed that work, and looking back, I wish I had pursued more opportunities in the field. Now, I am interested in reconnecting with that passion and exploring the possibility of establishing a future in farming. As a woman of color, I would be proud to bring my background, perspective, and work ethic into an industry where I hope to make a meaningful contribution. I want to be part of the future of crop production, learn from experienced farmers, and build the knowledge and skills necessary to become a responsible and successful land steward. My goal is to find an opportunity where I can grow, contribute to Pennsylvania agriculture, and potentially build something lasting that can benefit my family and community for generations to come. I see this as an opportunity not only to pursue something I have always valued, but also to help create greater representation and opportunity for women of color in agriculture.
Entering Farmer #20764
As a first-generation farmer, I’m looking to turn what I truly believe is my purpose in life into a reality. I have hands-on experience caring for horses and chickens, and I’ve raised chickens and managed the daily responsibilities that come with caring for animals. While I’m still developing my agricultural skills, I’m eager to learn from experienced farmers and gain hands-on knowledge of regenerative agriculture, livestock management, hay production, and growing flowers and vegetables. My dream is to establish a diversified regenerative farm where I can live and work full-time, raise animals, grow seasonal cut flowers and produce, and potentially develop a small dairy and sheep operation. I’m looking for farmland to lease, rent to own, or purchase through owner financing, ideally with a home on the property and the ability to keep livestock. Nothing makes me feel more fulfilled than being in the dirt, working the land, and building a life centered around animals and agriculture. I know the journey of becoming a first-generation farmer will come with challenges, but I’m committed to putting in the work, learning along the way, and building something meaningful. It would be an incredible opportunity to learn from established farmers, contribute to the agricultural community, and one day pass that knowledge, education, and opportunities on to the next generation.
Entering Farmer #20755
I have experience with chickens, quails, rabbits, mainly but some experience with other animals and gardening. I am looking for a farm not huge like commercial size but not small. Medium size farm, 10 or more acres. We want cows, chickens, quail, rabbits, sheep, goats. We want to raise animals for their eggs, manure, and meat. We also want to start a farm store and grow things like pumpkins, microgreens, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, apples, figs, and so much more. I homeschool my 2 children and would like a big enough house to foster children as well. So I am looking for a farm home with at least 4 bedrooms. But we can always add a home or more room if there is enough room on the acres.
My husband is an electrician, but he wants to eventually quit and farm with me. The most we can really afford is about $250,000. Or we could do owner financing if that is an option. My passion and dream is to farm. I’ve always loved animals, they bring me peace and joy. We are also hoping there would be some sort of forest on the property or room enough to grow some trees.
Entering Farmer #20747
My goals for farming is to continue to care for the land in a sustainable easy while providing nourishing products for the community. Growing up I always said I wanted to be a farmer and my first job was working at the local farmer’s market where I learned about local food and seasons. After college, I spent three years as an intern for a local organic CSA called Prescott’s Patch. Currently, I am a patent paralegal for the large equipment manufacturer Case New Holland.
Entering Farmer #20745
I’m currently a Project Manager with 18 years experience in IT, business improvement and workforce development. I have a great desire to become a farmer. For the past 6 years I’ve been preparing in various ways: helping my mom with her 19 bed garden and small 10 tree orchard, taking classes on permaculture with people like Andrew Millison and Joel Salatin and others. I’ve had an indoor garden and even tried hydroponics (not so easy in an apartment lol). I’ve learned a lot about preservation, succession and perennial planting, earth works, building soil, no till systems, composting, mulching, silvopasture, multispecie rotational grazing, and managing water. ive studied a lot about micro farms and market gardens from people like Richard Perkins, Heifer USA, and the Sheperdess. I also did a week long “farm school” with the Climate Farm School in upstate NY where we visited a number of farms to learn from them and their business models and also get some hands on experience moving and milking cows using machines. I’ve also helped a friend farmer in west virginia with his sheep, goats and chickens.
My long term goal is to have a farm business that more than just takes care of me, that also helps other people. I would love to have a farm to table retreat or recovery program where people incorporate farming into their therapy.
I would like to become a farmer practicing regenerative and permaculture principles that can offer diverse products. I would like to do this with and for my family and be part of a community of people who prioritize land, animals, family and community stewardship.
I’m open to different land partnership arrangements but eventually I would like a farm of my own so ideally in the least, I would prefer a work to own relationship. I think one of the benefits of this program is the opportunity to come alongside people who have more experience and learn from their successes and mistakes. I recognize that some of the practices are new to traditional farming and would like the opportunity to also share some new methods. I wouldn’t mind buying a farm and the previous owners retire on the land, as long as there’s room for me to also live there and grow.
Entering Farmer #20744
I plan on creating a farm with fish, livestock, fruit s and vegetables. With the use of and ecosystem style setup, I plan to have everything running together as 1 cohesive unit