Entering Farmer #20607
I come from a seven‑generation South Asian farming family, where agriculture has always been a core part of our identity and livelihood. Building on that heritage, I’ve completed formal American farmer training through the University of Maryland Extension and Future Harvest’s Beginning Farmer program.
My farming interests include produce, berries, fresh‑cut flowers, and small livestock—specifically goats, hens, and beehives. I’m passionate about regenerative practices, long-term land stewardship, and building a diverse, resilient farm ecosystem.
I am looking to connect with a retiring farmer who is seeking a committed successor to continue their farm’s legacy with care, dedication, and respect for the land.
Entering Farmer #20606
Entering Farmer #20605
I am a 25 year old from Schuylkill County. I have been in the Air National Guard as a construction worker for 8 years, and have 2 years of experience with the PA DEP as a mine reclamation design engineer. In my capacity in engineering, I have developed an understanding in developing of vegetative cover on marginal heavily polluted lands. This allowed me to better understanding soil and soil science.
Additionally, I have been gardening for 2 years and am looking to expand to a larger scale.
I am looking to get my feet in the door to commercial agriculture. I am very interested in intensive direct to consumer production of vegetables, herb/spice, hobby craft materials and small scale fruit and nut production. My focus would be on high value crop production.
Entering Farmer #20604
My partner and I are both looking to find a small parcel of agriculture land (5-20 acres) for sustainable farming. We intend on growing specialty crops, small livestock, and an orchard. Our goal is to grow food sustainably and alongside nature, with the natural ecosystem in mind. Our plan is to sell crops direct-to-consumer through farmer’s markets, online ordering/pickups, farm stand/store, etc. Our ideal location would be within 1 hour of an urban area so that we can deliver goods straight to consumers. We have been developing a farm/business plan, but it is still in the making, and we are open to suggestions. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!
Some information about myself and my partner:
I have my B.S. in Horticulture (with a specialty in sustainable food systems) and an M.S. in Biology. I am a certified arborist and do tree work as my full-time job. I am also a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. My partner is wrapping up her B.S. in biology, specializing in animals and wildlife. She has worked with Zoos, the PGC, and other animal/wildlife organizations. We both have handy traits, and a serious work ethic. Additionally, we both prioritize treating nature with respect, care, and stewardship. We also take pride in our work and would want nothing but the best for our customers. If you have ever seen the movie the biggest little farm, we strive to be like that on a smaller scale!
Entering Farmer #20603
I am the founder and Chief Steward of Golden Eve Farm LLC, a legally formed Pennsylvania limited liability company currently in the land-acquisition and pre-operational development stage. I bring more than 32 years of experience in construction, facilities operations, maintenance, infrastructure planning, troubleshooting, safety, and long-term asset care, along with approximately three years of small-business ownership. I also have four years of part-time, hands-on agricultural experience at a school micro-farm and plant nursery in southeastern Pennsylvania. That work included propagation, greenhouse and nursery production, transplanting, no-till bed preparation, cover cropping, irrigation, crop care, harvesting, distribution support, and direct plant sales to the public. I am seeking a suitable property in Bucks or Montgomery County through purchase, lease, or lease-to-own. The PA Farm Link acreage selection should be 1–50 acres. Initial Phase 1 production will use approximately 1.49 net planted acres within a 2.42-acre bed-and-pathway block based on 4-foot beds and 30-inch pathways. Allowing for headlands, perimeter access, irrigation infrastructure, wash/pack functions, and service space, the initial operating footprint is approximately 2.7–3.0 acres. Additional property acreage will support buildings, water systems, conservation areas, crop rotation, and future expansion. The farm will expand only after labor, infrastructure, cash flow, and verified market demand support the next phase. Golden Eve Farm will specialize in locally grown specialty cut flowers. The initial business emphasis will be dependable flower production for wholesale florists and selected direct sales, with CSA subscriptions and farmers markets introduced only after production reliability is established. The farm will use sustainable, conservation-minded practices including efficient drip irrigation, cover cropping, compost-based soil building, integrated pest management, pollinator habitat, and minimal tillage after establishment. Future lavender production and limited agritourism or educational experiences are conditional later-phase opportunities, not startup promises. My spouse and I plan to retain full-time employment during establishment so household income and benefits remain stable while farm revenue is reinvested. Golden Eve Farm has a formulated business plan, marketing plan, documented operating procedures, and a phased management system. My goal is to build a financially disciplined, family-owned farm that respects the history of the land, improves the property through responsible stewardship, and creates a practical path for long-term agricultural use and family succession.
Entering Farmer #20600
I am a first-generation beginning farmer and nonprofit executive with nearly twenty years of experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, grant development, and community partnership building. While I am new to agriculture, I have fully embraced the learning process and am actively seeking mentorship from experienced farmers and agricultural organizations. My current focus is on pasture-raised laying hens, heritage and specialty chicken breeding, Coturnix quail, and future expansion into berries, fruit trees, and organic vegetables.
I am looking for a long-term land opportunity where I can establish my own diversified farm while working toward a broader vision: creating a shared-use agricultural campus that lowers barriers for beginning farmers. My goal is to develop a collaborative model where farmers can lease individual farm plots, share infrastructure and equipment, learn from one another, and build sustainable agricultural businesses. I believe farming knowledge grows best when it is shared, and I hope to build a place where experienced farmers, beginning farmers, and the community can come together to strengthen local agriculture.
Above all, I am looking for land, mentorship, and relationships. I know I have much to learn, and I am eager to learn from those who have spent years stewarding the land. In return, I hope to use my background in nonprofit leadership to build partnerships, secure resources, and create opportunities that help both my own farm and future generations of farmers thrive.
Entering Farmer #20599
Driven by a desire for a deeper, more intentional connection to the land and our food systems, I bring a practical, self-reliant approach to small-scale agriculture. My experience includes working five-to-ten-acre plots across New York and Vermont, paired with a robust technical skillset in general contracting, carpentry, and constructing small outbuildings and experience in operating and maintaining essential machinery—including medium tractors, skid steers, forklifts, and commercial mowers—as well as performing basic engine repair, I combine a seasoned understanding of land stewardship with the mechanical and trade skills necessary to run a resilient, efficient, and profitable farm operation.
Entering Farmer #20595
I currently operate a feedmill (as an employee), run a large residential garden, berries, fruit trees, and chickens. I own an LLC for produce farming and am working at options to get it off the ground from dormancy again. I have taken FSMA training and will get a refresher here soon. I do not have current gap or harmonized GAP audits due to the business being dormant. I am getting ready to develop a website for marketing in the near future so I can hit the ground running.
Entering Farmer #20594
I’m a self-taught software engineer. 20 years in the field, no college, no bootcamps. I learned everything from books and figuring things out on my own, and I built a real career from that. I recently walked away from tech to do this full-time. I know how to teach myself things and stick with them.
This interest goes back 15-20 years. When I lived in New York City, I started ordering from Miller’s Organic Farm in Pennsylvania. Raw milk, pasture-raised meats, eggs, goat’s milk, kefir. Raw milk was hard to get back then, especially in NYC. I eventually moved to Missouri specifically because it was one of the few states with clear laws allowing raw milk sales. I’ve been there six years. So this isn’t a new idea for me. I’ve been living this way and thinking about farming for a long time.
At some point I thought: why am I paying to have this shipped to me when I could just go to the source and grow it myself? That question stuck with me. I’ve since read extensively. Joel Salatin, Greg Judy, Jean-Martin Fortier, and especially Daniel Mays. His no-till organic vegetable approach is what I want to do. I’m not interested in extracting value from the land. I want to improve it. Build soil health, increase biodiversity, follow nature’s model instead of fighting it. Organic is non-negotiable for me. No pesticides, no compromises on that. I’m starting with vegetables, not livestock. Vegetables are a good way to build experience before taking on animals.
I’m looking for either a farm incubator where I can learn from experienced farmers and get hands-on experience, or a small property (1-4 acres) close to a population center, ideally within 10 minutes, for intensive vegetable production. Market access matters. Depending on the opportunity, I have different business plans formulated for how I want to make this work. I can provide those upon request. I know Year 1 is for learning. I’m planning to follow Daniel Mays’ approach: one-time tillage to establish beds the first season, then transition to full no-till with cover crops starting Fall 2025.
I have savings from my previous career, so I’m not depending on Year 1 farm income. I’m committed to working on this daily. I’m also open to working on other farms while I learn. What I want is to blur the lines between work and recreation. To do hard physical labor that actually produces something, grow food for myself and others, and live a quieter life.
Entering Farmer #20593
I am an agriculture teacher in a rural PA high school. I am a beekeeper, have chickens, done Penn State trainings on fruit tree management and dairy science. Currently, I am a part time graduate student getting my masters degree in Horticulture. I have a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Secondary Education with certifications to teach agriculture, biology, and technology education. Finally, I continue to help friends with their farm enterprises. I am looking for a farm where I can grow several acres of vegetables, herbs and cut flowers as well as an orchard and sizable berry patch.