Entering Farmer #20476
Currently working as a nurse. My experience is in hobby farming; both here in PA and in TX. My goal is to purchase a home with acerage so that my children and I can establish our own little farm, and work towards a self-sufficent life. Business wise Id like to have a little farm stand, or rent an occasional table at a market; but do not have plans for a large scale business. I just want to create something that my family can love, and it loves them back for generations.
Entering Farmer #20475
I grew up on a farm in a small town in the Dominican Republic and had the opportunity to learn about Silvo-pasture and small-species production systems. This, combined with the principles I learned during my training and years of professional experience, became an important asset when starting a business that, while providing me with a quality of life, allows me to produce excellent food according to the principles of regenerative agriculture.
Considering the high cost of land and the difficulties encountered when applying for agricultural credit, my goal is to start the project, either through leasing or some type of production agreement, where a farmer allows me to use part of his farm and, in return, I can carry out maintenance activities on his property and care for his crops and animals.
Entering Farmer #20474
We’re a family seeking to steward land for a regenerative farm focused on ethical meat, homeschooling, and wellness. We’re signing up to connect with landowners and find the right farm to grow our vision and legacy.
Entering Farmer #20473
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Entering Farmer #20471
I am about to start my farming journey. the costs of buying farm land and set it up to work are extremely high; and im not one for taking risks, so i want to pay off the loans asap. I had initially set up plans for an elaborate self sustainable closed loop greenhouse business; but it looks like starting off growing hemp may be the fastest way to do pay everything off before branching out to my initial goals. As of now my goals are to acquire land and a home; and set up as many acres as possible with hemp for the first year, and second year depending on where the financials stand, i may do a second year like that, or cut back on the acres of hemp i farm and begin the greenhouse set ups.
Entering Farmer #20468
I am currently an engineer working in the technology sector. I started a local urban farm when I was in high school – and I am now looking to bring the knowledge I have gained from the tech ecosystem to the agriculture space.
Entering Farmer #20467
We are a couple looking to lease or purchase a farm property in Pennsylvania to live and work full-time. Our vision is to create a sustainable, diversified farm that blends agriculture with community service. We plan to raise goats(for milk and a mobile “goat cuddling” program), chickens for eggs, and vegetable gardens, along with pick-your-own flowers. A key part of our mission is running a CSA program for cancer patients in partnership with LAFF (Life Always Facing Forward), providing fresh produce and flowers to those in need.
We have hands-on experience with livestock, dairy, and vegetable production, and we are committed to maintaining and improving any property we manage. Our goal is to build a farm that nurtures the land, supports our community, and serves as a healing space for families, children, and visitors.
Entering Farmer #20466
Eric is looking for a partnership with a landowner that is based on trust, respect, and freedom. He is seeking land that is as close as possible to Northern New Jersey & New York City population centers & sales outlets. He is seeking a long-term lease agreement with the landowner for a period of ten years or an opportunity to purchase the right property, in the right location, for the right price. His ideal location would have at least 11 acres of land available with opportunity for expansion as the business becomes more successful. The eleven-acre property would be farmed using market gardening design and cultivation practices and managed by a dedicated team of employees. Eric is looking for 11 acres so that he has ten acres of potential vegetable producing space with around 1 acre of space for infrastructure such as tool storage, truck parking, wash station, driveways etc.
Eric began farming in 2015 when leading MEVO.org he established the two-acre Fresh Roots Farm at Campgaw Mountain Reservation in Mahwah, NJ. In addition, he expanded his skills more in 2018 when he established the one-acre Lovewell Farm also located in Mahwah, NJ. Eric developed and built out all the needed farm infrastructure for these properties: greenhouse, tool & equipment storage, deer fencing, raised beds, driveways, irrigation, compost system, wash station / post-harvest processing, refrigerator, electrical system, and more. He hired a trained a Farm Manager and some amazing staff to help run the farms, enrolled MEVO in the JM Fortier Masterclass, and has spent his time studying successful farmers like Elliot Coleman, Ben Hartman, Curtis Stone and more… He has been involved in all aspects of farm production: greenhouse propagation, planting, cultivation, irrigation, harvest, wash station management, packing, and distributing MEVO’s products out to a CSA, restaurant accounts, and selling at the Ramsey Farmers Market. He is an avid beekeeper and has managed MEVO’s Honeybee Apiary for 10 years supporting 25 hives during his biggest season. Photos of MEVO’s Fresh Roots and Lovewell Farms are available via Eric’s farm portfolio and professional references are also available.
Entering Farmer #20465
I’ve been working in greenhouse production for about 1.5 years. Part of the experience was in commercial production and part in production for a botanical garden. Personally, I have been growing my green thumb at home and have harvested veggies and maintain native and perineal plants. I’m hoping to acquire land to expand my passions and be able to host/offer community space for the exchange of education and knowledge of land stewardship among underserved communities. I see the rapid industrialization of the available farm land and the harm caused to our environments, and how important it is preserve it and educate the next generation of farmers.
Entering Farmer #20464
I am a beginner farmer, although I have many years of experience as a doctoral-level pediatric occupational therapist. I’ve recently started a fiber farm specializing in animal and plant fibers. In addition to raising and harvesting specialty fibers, such as angora and alpaca, I am exploring bast fiber crops such as flax and nettle, and other fiber-oriented plant crops such as natural dye plants and herbs/teas. I’m interested in regenerative farming and contributing to the sustainable textile industry currently emerging. The fibers will be used in “seed-to-shirt” continuum of products and experiences. Additionally, I have a small pediatric therapy practice immersed in utilizing research-based approaches to intervention involving the farm as a therapeutic milieu: animal husbandry, farm tasks, fiber arts (dyeing, spinning, knitting/weaving ), etc. Furthermore, I would like to offer agritourism workshops and “farm stays” promoting regenerative small-scale farming, traditional skills, nature-play experiences, and “farm as therapy” training for OT students. These activities will contribute to the overall financial sustainability of the farm through multiple streams of revenue (market-based as well as clinical services). I am seeking small-acreage farmland/woodland (5-15 acres) to establish my fiber farm and farm-based clinical practice.