We are a family of 6 living in Allegheny County.

I am a graduate of the Bidwell Training Center Horticulture Program and completed a 1-month internship at Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of County Living where I harvested a variety of medicinal herbs (not Cannabis) and prepared them for sale in the farm shop. The farm practiced permaculture style growing including vermiculture, composting, humanure, huglecultre, mushroom logs, high tunnels, and raised beds.

I have some previous work experience in non-profit bookkeeping and an interest in natural textiles and home sewing. My husband manages the photo department for a professional sports team but is looking for a career change that would allow him to work from home.

We are interested in a permaculture land stewardship partnership, possibly with him helping to market a CSA or farm business and me helping with growing/bookkeeping while continuing to homeschool our children.

We have been working to make this a financial possibility and have been debt free (except for a small mortgage) for about 8 years. We could possibly have an extra income stream if we rent out our current home.

We do not want to start completely from scratch, so a mentorship leading to succession would be ideal.