- Crop Production
Looking For Land In:
- Regions: Region 2, Region 3
- Counties: Columbia, Luzerne
Entering Farmer: #20609
Years of Farming Experience: 1
- Looking for Acreage: Up to 100
- Seeking To: Any Arrangement
- Wants To Farm: Crops
- Will Be Using: Indirect Sales
Farmer Information:
I grew up working for a local dairy farmer and recently was able to move back to the area to start my own farm. I currently have 17 acres of grain sorghum planted on rented land with plans to plant 40 additional acres next year. My goal is to slowly grow each year until I have around 100 acres of land that I am farming.
My goal is to run specialized crops that may not have as large an exposure in PA as they have in other states, as well as bringing back crops from previous generations. Ideally, I would like to operate as a no-till regenerative farm operation with goals of becoming chemical- and synthetic fertilizer-free. I would like to eventually become organic certified and remove all pesticides from operations.
I am the owner of a specialty grain company based out of Benton, PA. I currently work as a Sr. Finance Partner at Geisinger and utilize my off-farm income to sustain farming. I was able to use my own capital to purchase a tractor, planter, drill, and combine for my crop operation.
Agricultural Degrees / Certifications:
I do not have an agricultural degree; however, I do hold an MBA and a Master’s degree in Investment Management and Financial Analysis.
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We are experienced, respectful and fair. We appreciate our landowners and honor a good working relationship.
