Entering Farmer #20292
I am a 27-year old master’s student in Education, Development and Community Engagement at Penn State University in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education. I spent the first 20 years of my life in Central PA then enlisted in the Navy as a Construction Mechanic. After a 5 year enlistment I returned to Penn State to pursue my education and was conferred my bachelor’s in Agricultural Science with a minor in Forest Ecosystems. My current goal is to start a farm and join the Veteran Farmer Network by creating a nonprofit that will focus on empowering veterans and community members to pursue careers in agriculture. I think there are a few things as important as feeding the country, and I hope that I can become a part of the solution to the problems we are seeing on a national and global scale. I have experience working with multiple NGOS, academia, and state-level organizations.
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 #20285
We are a Christian married couple looking for a lease purchase option on a farm with acreage and a house. Barn and fencing would be a plus. We had a lease option on a farm in Douglassville pa. The owner decided to sell and were not approved for a mortgage. We have currently been working on our credit and are hoping to purchase in 1-3 years. We currently have 25 dairy goats and 36 chicks. We make goat milk soap from our dairy goats and want to start selling goat milk cheese & goat milk yogurt. We farmed for 5 years and were seeling out of our farm fresh eggs. We grew and made fresh cut flowers & bouquets. During Covid-19 we offered delivery service. We grew microgreens and would like to grow fresh produce. We grew and sold blueberries as well. Our farm is called Dirt Blessings Farms. My husband is a contractor so he is very handy and I clean houses and work temping as a dental assistant. We would love the opportunity to lease a farm and buy in 1-3 years. Thank you for taking the time to read our summarized story. God bless!
Entering Farmer #20283
In the past I was a grower of herbs and native plants….always organic and sustainable and I had the same standards for my landscape design and install business. Of special concern and interest to me is our native trees that are being destroyed by insects and disease. So in addition to growing plants, I want to work with trees. Starting out I will continue working as a mental health therapist for substance disorder clients in order to make payments to purchase the farm. In addition to what I described above, I want to establish and orchard and vegetable production. Ideally the location would be suitable for selling plants and produce from the farm….a small farm store.
As I am writing this it brings back memories of my grandparents farm which was in Clearfield County, and the largest poultry farm in the region (organic, sustainable, and my siblings and I working along side of our dad planting crops and gathering eggs and helping out in the store. There was also twi acres of vegetable gardening on iur damily property as well that kept us busy and out of trouble all summer. We drank raw milk. No one we knew was using dangerous chemicals then. So I bring this life time of experience to what I plan to do now.
At the farm I also want to be passing on to others my knowledge about herbs, native plants, and much more, through classes at the farm. Demonstrate a better way of living and raising families.
I hope to find a farm or homestead in these Allegheny and Appalachian mountain areas where I am so happy….the fresh air and abundance of mountain water. I am at Boalsburg presently. Though I will consider other rural areas as well: I lived in Mechanicsburg previously so I know there is good agricultural soil in Cumberland and York Counties. There are many areas with good soil to farm in Pennsylvania.
Ideally there is a farm that is organic and sustainable….or not farmed for many years if it was farmed by conventional methods. A farm where the owner would be willing to sell directly to me. If possible with lower payments fir a few years starting out, as I establish and build my gardens and inventory.
I would be a good match fir someone who wants to pass on our history and heritage in Pennsylvania. I was the oldest grandchild of elderly grandparents and older parents, so there is what I have learned through them about times long before I was born.
I am also interested in nutrition and I am considered a good cook and some have called me a chef. Maybe I could have a small restaurant at the farm as well. My hopes and dreams. There is do much culturally lost we need to be teaching.
I have thought about farm animals. Most likely I will have some chickens. It would be great to have a pond with fish. I want mature trees and woods for my kitties to roan. I will get a dog or two. I need to spend my time and energy developing the growing of herbs and native plants and trees. Depending how much land there is, maybe pastures could be established for cows, steers, goats or lambs.
I would consider any size farm or homestead. ideally at least 40 acres -300+. I would consider less. However, I have very good administrative skills and I am capable of managing much more.
Entering Farmer #20282
I am a 40 year old married man with two children. I’ve always loved nature and to be outdoors. My interest in gardening began at a young age. I spent quite a few years working my way up to the point where I had a marketable quantity of produce. I continued this effort for some time. My focus was always on organic methods. I’ve also raised sheep and goats. I have earned my Bachelors degree in Environmental Science. I have worked at a myriad of agricultural/horticulture jobs from farms, to nurseries, garden center, and landscaping. My current position is Agricultural Director at Pocono Organics in Long Pond, PA. Pocono Organics is a premier regenerative organic farm/greenhouse/market and Cafe. I have been with them from the start and quickly made my way into the position which I now hold. I never owned a farm and previously operated my entrepreneurial effort called ‘Sacred Earth Farms’ off of land leased from family. I am using Farmlink because I am very interested to explore opertunities to access land and further my personal farming goals. I am looking to lease, lease to own, or buy a farm roughly in the range of 10 to 20 acres. I am open to pursuing the best opportunity, but ideally the farm would be located in southeast Pennsylvania. I would like to continue organic farming practices in a mixed production setting, ie. Vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and livestock. Many factors could influence my farming business plan from what is produced to how it is to be marketed. Housing on site is preferable.
Entering Farmer #20281
5th generation young farmer looking to expand our herd of Angus cattle and Holstein steers. I’m looking for more ground to lease/ rent to feed our cattle throughout the year.
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 #20274
Worked my whole life in the agricultural industry.
Store Manager for John Deere & CaseIH dealerships
Loan Officer/Appraiser for Farm Credit
Manager of KULT-KRESS LLC currently
Looking to get back in farming.
Grew up on Cattle Feedlot and Cash Grain Farm (2,500 acres)
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.