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.
Entering Farmer #20463
Air Force Veteran who’s full time occupation has traditionally been a Pilot and flight instructor. I have always had a passion for gardening and Agriculture in general but within the last year I decided to use the remainder of my GI Bill to attend Delaware Valley University for their Organic Farming Certificate Program. I currently grow produce on a larger garden plot and and have been raising Broilers and Egg Layers for Farmers markets and our roadside market stand. My goal is to find and lease land locally to scale my operation. I would like to get into market gardening on a larger scale as well as pasture raised livestock.
Entering Farmer #20462
Passionate land steward and passionate about all things regenerative agriculture. Currently working on a grassfed beef farm but would like a farm of my own to manage someday. I also raise organic pastured poultry. Similar farming style to Joel Salatin, Gabe Brown, Allen Savory. My goal would be to manage a holistic hub where family, food, community, and education all can come together.
Entering Farmer #20455
Some knowledge with soil science, plant nutrition, pesticide application, organic growing practices such as KNF, soil/microbe/nutrient relationships etc. I’m just a young father with a dream to run a farm with his family. My wife and I never fit in with the typical 9-5 crowd and we’ve always wanted to start a farm but with society the way it is and having 2 children, it makes it hard to achieve those goals financially.
Entering Farmer #20452
With a background in horticulture science, agribusiness management, and hands-on technical experience, I am eager to learn from experienced farmers and prepare for long-term success in farm ownership and management. Growing up in Chester County, I developed a deep connection to the land through community service projects and local agriculture initiatives, fostering a commitment to preserving and enhancing our natural resources for future generations. This personal connection, combined with my formal training and practical experience, drives my passion for creating resilient, sustainable farms that benefit both the community and the environment. I aim to integrate vertical operations, visitor-focused agriculture, and closed-loop resource systems to create resilient farms that cut waste, expand revenue, and showcase sustainable practices for future generations. My long-term vision includes not limited to operating a diversified farm with fruit crops, mushrooms, herbs, aquaculture (trout and walleye), honey, worms, and integrated poultry systems. I am particularly interested in regenerative and syntropic agriculture, Korean natural farming, and permaculture approaches that minimize input costs while building soil health and supporting sustainable land stewardship.
Entering Farmer #20451
I am looking for a farmhouse/homestead set up. I have years of experience with livestock, poultry and am a penn state master gardener. I love gardening and would love to create a huge greenhouse, and grow medicinal and tea herbs. I also enjoy educating people about agriculture and sustainability. I recently left a DV situation with my children. One of whom is disabled and medically fragile, which is another driving factor for wanting to get back to a more natural lifestyle.
Entering Farmer #20450
I’m a brand new farmer who wants a part turn gig on a few acres. I’m considering garlic, as well as tree farming.
Entering Farmer #20449
My name is Abbas Rasheed, and I have a background in international business. I have practical experience in logistics and distribution, and I’m now working on developing a small-scale sustainable farm in Pennsylvania. I have researched poultry and small livestock management in detail and have been preparing a startup plan focused on chickens and sheep, with a low-cost and that is well-suited for leased land.
I am looking to lease approximately 5 acres of farmland within driving distance of Philadelphia. The land will be used for raising a small flock of laying hens (around 200) for egg production and a small group of sheep (about 10) for grazing and seasonal sales. My goal is to run the farm in a clean, responsible, and sustainable way while maintaining the property well.
Entering Farmer #20447
Hello! Please call me Si
My wife and I are in our mid twenties and looking for land to homestead/farmstead. We are in search of a minimum of 8 acres. Preferably more. Our main goal is to cultivate a good environment to raise and nurture a family and take care of our parents as they age; farming being our secondary goal.
A little about us.
I grew up in Mississippi and started welding with my dad from the age of eight. I always had a garden growing up. I would “borrow” seeds from freshly planted neighboring fields to plant in my garden. Always having a dream to farm, at age 18 I started working at a conventional row crop, corn and soy farm. Seeing first hand the destruction caused by tillage and toxic chemicals used sent me down the path of regenerative agriculture and permaculture. After which I spent 5 months at Joel Salatins’ Polyface farm as an intern where I learned so much about pastured livestock production and wise land management principles. Following that I spent a year at a year-round pasture based, raw milk dairy. This gave me a love for jersey cows and small scale dairying and allowed me to be close to my girlfriend-now- wife while we were dating. Since then, we’ve moved back to her hometown and married and I am now working as a logger where I am learning and putting into practice sustainable forest management.
My wife grew up in Lancaster PA. She loves all things plants. Whether it be natives and plant design, cut flowers, herbalism, produce or anything of the sort. Her first job was at a produce farm when she was 16. She then graduated early and started landscaping for two years before becoming the farm manager at a local herb, and cut flower farm. Following that she interned at Polyface, opting to stay on an additional year managing that years interns and different aspects of farm operations. Following that she spent almost two years managing a native plant nursery. She currently manages the home and our hobby farm which we hope to expand and improve each season.
We currently have a gracious couple that are allowing us to farm on their nearby property, in exchange we are helping them develop farm infrastructure and help when needed. We have gardens, ducks, turkeys, and a flock of laying hens that follow our sheep as they are rotationally grazed across pasture. Currently, this is all for our own consumption as we explore niches to exploit to be viable in the saturated agricultural Lancaster markets.
An ideal situation would be a rent to own or some other similar arrangement. Thanks! Silvanus Rempel
Entering Farmer #20446
I’m an Air Force vet who once owned a small farm in Wilton, CA. My experience is with sheep, goats, cattle, horses and chickens, but I would like to look into other things like growing wheat for milling locally. I’m interested in sustainable farming through regenerative agriculture, rotating crops, and biodiversity to improve soil health and support of native species. I have been overseas for years and returning now in hopes of living my life out on a farm, being productive and establishing myself in a rural community.