Entering Farmer #20351
Novice, looking for a sustainable way of life.
Entering Farmer #20349
Hello my name is Eric Frain. I have been around small scale crop farming most of my life. In may of 2023 my father passed and I took over his farming operation. Currently Iam leasing a little over 200 acres in Franklin County Pennsylvania and Washington County Maryland. I am a us army veteran and I’m looking to own land or lease land for horse hay production and cash crops would be also interested in finding pasture land for beef cattle. I currently do work full time as a diesel mechanic and shop manager. I also currently own all the equipment I need to produce all crops and harvest.
Entering Farmer #20348
Hi. I am a farmer’s daughter, an Early Childhood Educator, an avid gardener, and a true tree hugger. I want to live a self sustainable lifestyle while growing food for myself my family and my community. I have always been involved in CSA’s, school gardens, community gardens as well as nurturing my own backyard garden. I am currently volunteering at our local community garden in Holidaysburg where all of our produce goes to food banks. We have two high tunnels and over an acre in field for vegetables.
I would like to wake up and be where I want to be, my happy place my garden. I want to witness each sunset and sunrise and celebrate each season in the garden. I understand and respect the daily work that a garden needs. I also know it takes a team and want to involve youth programs and other non profits to assist with some gardening activities. I would like to operate a farm school and use the garden and land for teaching and learning about gardening and our natural environment. I would like to use recycled materials and use regenerative farming practices. I am familiar with typical farm animals and would consider exploring options for small farm. This is my dream and I believe it is where I am to be on a farm being a farmer.
Entering Farmer #20347
I am 21 and was born and raised on a dairy farm, which has since been transitioned to a beef and crop farm. I own and manage a small flock of khatadin sheep for meat. I have experience with beef, dairy, sheep, goats, small scale chicken and hogs, as well as flower and veggie production for a small family CSA we ran a few years ago. I just recently moved off the farm and got a job with the Farm Service Agency but am looking for a farm to purchase. Ideally it would have a barn for beef and sheep production, pastures, and acreage for crop production for the operation.
Entering Farmer #20342
We are a family of four looking for more land to be able to raise a beef herd as well as pastured/woodlot pork and chickens. We currently raise woodlot pork and chickens on 7 acres. Having more acreage will give us that opportunity to expand.
Entering Farmer #20337
My name is Lonnie Ravenell, I am a certified organic farmer. I am try to find and purchase a farm with financial assistance from the USDA /FSA. To own and operate a working organic farm with livestock and herbs and spices. Some fruits and vegetables.
Entering Farmer #20335
I am looking for land in PA to pursue my interest in farming in my home state. I have 4 years of farming experience, the majority of which has been in Middle TN. I have managed cattle, sheep, pigs, diversified vegetables, field crops, and an agroforestry system. One of my main priorities is to be an active member of my community while stewarding land through regenerative practices.
Entering Farmer #20333
I have experience raising many kinds of livestock.
I am looking to lease to own or buy a farm on sales agreement.
I’m interested I aquaculture and many other farming practices.
Entering Farmer #20331
We’re a military family that have been active since 2005. With retirement looming, we’re exploring how we might transition into farming.
Entering Farmer #20329
I am a US army veteran, but I am a lot of other things as well. I am a former Peace Corps volunteer (agriculture in Mali), I am a proud father of two young children, and I am a former 4-H kid. I want to return to the rural life and give my kids the life I had growing up.
Experience
– I grew up in a rural area and worked on a (small) farm doing intensive vegetable farming
– I was trained and successfully ran animal husbandry operations in Africa (goats and rabbits)
– I am business and computer savvy and have been working in the corporate world for 10 years
– I am trained in skilled in basic animal medicine (vaccines, basic medical care, etc). While I would not perform surgery, I do feel comfortable with day-to-day care and standard practice
– My wife is no slouch either, she was a former water sanitation Peace Corps volunteer (how we met), and has been working in the business world doing marketing (online and real world) since 2010.
What I am looking for
– A small plot of land for regenerative agriculture (40-100 acres)
– I intend to primarily focus on small food crop production and dairy production- note, due to the large number of cattle dairy producers in the area, we will focus on goat milk, goat milk soap, and goat cheese products.
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