- Marketing Plan
- Crop Production
I am deeply committed to sustainable agriculture, with six years of hands-on experience in the field and comprehensive training from various courses.
I have been actively involved in various aspects of sustainable agriculture, including silvopasture, rotational grazing, pastured poultry and pork, and cultivating high-value perennial crops like elderberry, hazelnut, and chestnut. Through my experiences, I have gained valuable insights and practical knowledge in these areas, which have prepared me to pursue my goals in establishing a sustainable farm.
Currently, I work with Trees for Graziers, in the field, improving pastures with trees for livestock and diversified income sources, and in the nursery, propagating trees with cutting edge genetics.
Alongside my farming endeavors, I’m passionate about agrotourism and envision my farm as a sought-after destination for visitors seeking immersive experiences in sustainable agriculture.
I’m actively seeking opportunities to secure access to farmland through purchasing, long-term leasing, or lease-to-own arrangements. Preferably, I aim for land ownership as it aligns with my goal of increasing the agricultural value of the property by establishing high-value trees. By adding these trees, I anticipate boosting the profitability of livestock farming and adding new income streams.
My excitement lies in settling on one piece of land, not only to establish trees for my benefit but to serve as a steward of the land, nurturing it with care and dedication, and creating a lasting legacy of sustainability and service to the community.
I attended West Virginia University for two years, my first in engineering and my second in agroecology. I opted to learn in the field. Now I have a depth of hands on experience and savings, not debt.
Winter 2021-22 I took a Permaculture Design Course and am a certified permaculture designer by Adam Dusen of Hundred Fruit Farms.
Fall 2023 I took a silvopasture intensive class with Trees for Graziers
Hello, I’m a farmer with a 26-year marriage and 2 sons. I’m looking for a farm (30 acres or greater) to put down family roots. I grew up actively farming 80 acres, with 5 years off for military service. I have a strong mechanical/maintenance background, I was in 4-H beef club from 8-18, experienced with raising grain and hay crops, looking to expand into vegetables, and developing a CSA.
I’m well-employed in an 9-5 Federal job, have no debt, own my home, have an aggressive start on a down payment. I’d like to develop a relationship with a farmer seeking to retire, but who’d like to pass on their tradition and allow me to maintain an operating budget as the ground is returned from fallow. My desire is to acquire a farm, not a potential development property, so I’m just fine with a few PA hills and groundhog holes.
We are a married couple with young kids looking for an opportunity to start farming. My grandparents were dairy farmers in Chester County and my cousins currently are dairy farmers in Montgomery County.
I currently work in the Conservation/Agricultural field in the Southeast/South Central part of the state. We don’t have much experience, several years working on several dairies and experience with processing/jugging milk, but I have always wanted to be a farmer and have a true passion for farming and agriculture.
Looking for a farming opportunity in which to gain experience, build equity, and the chance to raise our kids around a farm.
Housing on the farm would be preferred.
Young couple with many years of farm experience looking for an opportunity to farm and build equity to eventually buy out farm. Both currently working off farm. Ideally an opportunity for the wife to stay home with family and care for farm animals possibly chickens and or other livestock/dairy animals. Husband would like to continue to work full time off the farm and farm on the side to build capital and equity. Eventually would love to farm full time if situation allows and income warrants.
Experience in all aspects of farm operation and anxious to start road to their own business and work towards the next generation being a part of it.