Farming part-time for homestead
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 0-5 Acres of pasture
Desired locations
I'm hoping to relocate my hobby farm to NC. I have 2 senior horses, 9 goats, a flock of chickens and Sebastopol geese.
Plan
I provide eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt and soap for my family. I occasionally show my goats and geese. I sometimes sell chicks. I plan to get NPIP certified so I can market my hatching eggs and chicks.
Desired infrastructure
Preferred type of opportunity
Desired farming practices
Practices details
I only use medications on my livestock when it is absolutely necessary to prevent resistant bacteria and parasites.
Production goals
Farm experience
Years of experience
50 total years of experience
1 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
49 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I participated in the 4-H horse program, representing my county at State Fair. I participated in horse bowl and hippology competitions. I attended SUNY Morrisville for equine studies, but didn't complete the program. I showed horses at NY State level and at QH Congress. I was a 4-H leader, teaching about goats, poultry and rabbits. Members of our club qualified for nationals in the goat team fitting contest.