Farming full-time for income
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Seeking
- 6-10 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 0-5 Acres of pasture
Desired locations
Beginning farmers seeking NC land for flowers, fruit, and chickens. Open to learning and mentorship.
Plan
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
We are looking for a farm property where we can build a small, sustainable family farm. Our initial goals are fruit trees, flowers, herbs and chickens, with the possibility of adding sheep in the future. We would value existing fencing, livestock facilities, water access, irrigation, a barn, greenhouse and farmer housing. We are open to learning, improving the land and starting small while growing the farm over time.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
We are looking for an affordable long-term farming opportunity where we can learn, work the land and build a family farm. We are especially interested in leasing, lease-to-own, mentoring or an incubator arrangement. We hope to grow fruit trees, flowers and herbs and raise chickens and eventually sheep. We are willing to relocate and are committed to learning and caring for the land.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
We hope to use regenerative and ecological practices that protect and improve soil health, conserve water, support biodiversity, and reduce unnecessary chemical use. We are interested in growing cut flowers and fruit and raising chickens using responsible, sustainable methods. We are open to learning and adapting our practices through farmer training and mentorship.
Production goals
Goals details
We plan to establish a small diversified farm focused on fruit trees, cut flowers, chickens, and sheep. We would like to use regenerative and ecological practices that protect soil health, conserve water, and support biodiversity. We hope to sell flowers, fruit, eggs, and eventually wool from sheep. We are beginning farmers with hands-on agricultural experience from growing up in the Dominican Republic and are eager to continue learning through training, mentorship, and practical experience. We are looking for a long-term opportunity where we can care for the land responsibly while developing a sustainable farm business.
Farm experience
Years of experience
3 total years of experience
0 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
We currently have no formal agricultural degree or completed farmer training program. We have hands-on familiarity with agricultural work from our experience living in the Dominican Republic and are actively seeking opportunities to develop our farming knowledge through training, mentorship, and practical experience in North Carolina.