Farmer Type: Other

Entering Farmer #20527

Urban AG Farmer as well gardener and licensed arborist. My business partner is a natural horseman.

I’m looking for a farm to lease, or lease to buy.
Goal is to have space for horse training, flower and vegetable production.

Entering Farmer #20525

I hope to continue or create a combination of productive and stewarded land use that serves as both a home and a community resource. Somewhere that supports food, culture, art, and care. I grew up in rural Midwest and have lived in the Philly for about 15 years. Now I’m ready to return to a more natural setting and deepen my connection to land and local community. I have experience with gardening and small-scale food growing, and I’d like to grow that into a collaborative effort with others who share similar values.

Entering Farmer #20513

I am a 29 year old father of three with a girlfriend soon to be wife. I have always wished I grew up on some type of farm but was really only able to work jobs once and again on them. I am aspiring to own my own goat farm, using them for grazing services and milk products and possibly get into the meat industry. I have been planning this for years now and am beyond ready to dive into it. My family would also be helping me with this adventure so I already have a couple “employees”. (Haha) This is a dream for not only me but my family. Just want to earn a living ourselves and provide a simple but yet bountiful life for our family.

Entering Farmer #20512

My name is Cheryl. I am a single mother of two children, ages 7 and 15, living in Ellwood City, PA. I currently have a small garden, five cats, and a half dozen chickens, but I have a vision for so much more.

When I lived in South Carolina I was a social worker, and I saw how difficult it is to place older foster children. I promised myself one day I would take in foster kids of my own and look out for them during the most chaotic time of their lives. The adage says, “it takes a village…” but our villages are gone. Traditional community can be hard to come by, and my partner Brendan and I want to change that. We want a working farm people can visit to form connections through labor, education, and socialization. I want to build a community here and bring a sense of belonging to children who need it. However, first, we need to lay a foundation. We need land to care for, and space to create a village. And we have a plan.

For the past two years Brendan and I have researched what it would take to make our dreams reality and put small-scale plans into action. We composted, collected rainwater, and built a large coop and run for my chickens. We looked into sustainable farming, noting local farms and parks we would like to emulate, and met with a local rescue farm that takes in animals seized from abusive environments.

Our plans will be flexible depending upon the existing land and infrastructure, but our overall goals include a nonprofit agribusiness and event venue that combines sustainable farming, hospitality, and community outreach. We intend to have a large barn that serves as an event space for weddings and festivals, as well as themed cabins for guests. We have discussed having a small cafe featuring foods grown on the property, and space for artists to grow and experiment. I currently host paint-and-sip events in local businesses and homes, and we have acquired a kiln, as well as a large movie screen to showcase films by local students and amateurs.

This is our plan. Our life goal. Our retirement. I was blessed to find a man who shares my dream and wants to take on this challenge with me. It will take a village, but I think that’s exactly what this community needs.

Entering Farmer #20504

My name is Robert, I’m 40 years old and have recently started a hydroponic greenhouse that grows leafy greens and herbs. I have been doing a home garden for many years but have recently decided that I would like to do this full time in the near future. I would like to provide the local community with fresh local and clean produce year round. My plan is to have several greenhouse set up to grow a variety of crops such as lettuce, herbs, and vine crops.

Entering Farmer #20499

Attended Central Tech High School, pursuing landscape horticulture, agriculture, and environmental science for my trade, and have been assisting in the horse racing industry for the past six years.

Entering Farmer #20492

Hello My Name Is Monique I Am A Beginner Farmer Wanting To Grow Crops. Of Herbs And Trees And Vegetables For Food And Medicine!

Entering Farmer #20490

Looking to purchase a small farm under 50 acres with plans to establish trees and farm annual crops using regenerative and permaculture methods. We may get livestock down the road, but not looking for a dairy or poultry farm. It would be great to find a place that is mixed zoned for ag, retail/commercial, and residential, e.g. has a house and barn/garage/workshop. In terms of the land, I’m hoping to find a property that is partially wooded as well as cleared space for crops.

Entering Farmer #20479

I am a part of a network of farmers/gardeners/growers in Erie County and Crawford County. We are looking for opportunities for shared farm land ownership and community farming to create a thriving local food system, environment, and economy. I have many years of experience in small-scale crop production in both rural and urban environments. Through my network of local farmers/gardeners/growers, we have generations of experience in many forms of agriculture.