Entering Farmer #20264
Looking for a farmland with home to grow crops, raise animals and fish. I’m able to lease, but would prefer to have but option for later. We no racial bias and wouldn’t mind any geographic are in PA, as long as it’s a safe neighborhood
Entering Farmer #20262
Organic vegetable farmer with 15 years experience currently running established certified organic farm on leased ground looking to ideally purchase or secure long term lease. Current lease ending in 3 years(early 2026). Ideally looking for 4-10 acres with house available. Additional infrastructure always a plus
Entering Farmer #20258
Husband and Wife team passionate about small-scale organic cut flower farming. We are looking for a small farm (3-10 acres) to expand our cut flower business. Interested in staying in the Pittsburgh area but would entertain other areas if its the right situation (even the east side of the state). The current business is more of a hobby (not main source of income) but would like to transition into a more serious operation. We are very passionate about building a balanced ecosystem on the farm and preserving the land as much as possible.
Entering Farmer #20257
Passionate, hardworking, creative 24 year old man looking for a farm. I am in the process of developing a specific business plan but I generally I plan to generate revenue with events, rental cabins, meat, and produce. I have worked on farms for four years, three with organic vegetables and one with pastured livestock. I took a permaculture design course last winter and am looking to gain more experience with trees this coming season. Farming wise I will practice silvopasture, growing trees over perennial grasses with livestock grazing, and market gardening. It is important to me to produce good food and I also see value in outdoor experiences. On-farm events like workouts, barbeques, live music will bring in visitors. Those visitors will see that they can buy produce there, and stay in a quiet cabin next weekend. Something really special would be an amphitheater, stage, and studio. A property with varied topography is preferred so some sections can always remain more hidden. This is my vision but I am flexible. Call or email anytime and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
Tim
Entering Farmer #20255
I have been raised in agriculture my whole life. I joined the PA Air National Guard unit in Johnstown, PA. My parents raised me on a farm and now I am looking to expand to raise my future family. I currently grow corn and make hay on my parents ground and I do lease other ground. Im always looking to improve processes. Whether it’s trying new techniques on planting or different crops.
Entering Farmer 20239
I am a veteran looking to make a positive difference and inspire others to learn about, and implement small-scale, organic and regenerative farming practices that support personal health, community access/involvement, and caring for the planet. I grew up in a poor family without access to land or resources that would allow me to start a career as a farmer, which has inspired my mission to “grow” these opportunities through education and access in local communities.
I am currently an intern in the “Veteran Organic Farmer In Training” program through the Rodale Institute. This is a full-time, on-site program built around classroom lectures, field lectures, animal chores, market garden and high tunnel production from seed to harvest, and market. Each farmer-in-training also works on developing a viable farm/business plan that is evaluated throughout the 9-month program, in order to be ready to start a farm upon graduation. As I write this bio (in mid-July), I am halfway through the program and have begun to develop my farm plan to include several focal points. Currently, my plan includes a startup operation around organic microgreens for a quick ROI. As I grow my funding and resources, my plan is to incorporate a flower & honey business that includes cut flowers, pick-your-own, and growing native pollinators to display and sell. As I finish my B.S. in Education, I am looking to incorporate education (via non-profit) in various facets of my farm. I plan to do this via community workshops, summer day-camps, a young entrepreneur farmer academy and a scholarship opportunity for underserved youth interested in a 4-H program. The summer day-camps will teach regenerative farming, as well as offer older children an opportunity to be counselors-in-training and/or young adult counselors. The young entrepreneur farmer academy camp will enable members to develop small-scale business plans & sell their products. I will also offer land/resource access for the 4-H scholarship opportunity . The facets for the non-profit/educational sector will include (on a small scale): microgreens, a small market garden, cut flowers/herbs, potted plant sales, Jersey cow and Nubian dairy goats, layer hens and the access for an agricultural 4-H student’s choice of animal/crops.
I own a 1/3 acre piece of property that supports a personal garden and ten laying chickens. All of my practices on my land have been organic and regenerative; however, I simply do not own enough property to grow my dream farm business. Please note that the formulated business and marketing plan questions answered below, are answered as “no”, simply due to the fact that they are not 100% completed; however, will be by the conclusion of my course on 3 November 2021. I am looking for land that is between 5-10 acres to facilitate this plan.
Entering Farmer 20233
I am a former Marine currently working in healthcare IT. I will be pursuing a BS Horticulture degree from Temple University in Ambler, with the plans of minoring in sustainable food systems. I currently have no farming experience.
After graduation, my hopes are to use my degree towards developing a farm focused on sustability. My experience in IT would help collect and analyze data.
I would like to operate a vegetable farm, eventually expanding to grass-fed cattle and pasture-raised poultry.
Entering Farmer 20234
My wife and I have a goat dairy and are currently Licensed to sell cheese and milk. I grew up around dairy cows and have a lot of experience with them also. I am open to expanding into bring cows into the dairy operation.