Farming full-time for income
Updated Sep 16, 2025
Desired locations
U.S. Navy veteran looking for farmland to learn and grow. Interested in working with tractors and harvesters.
Plan
I am a U.S. Navy veteran starting my journey in farming. I currently do not own farmland but I am eager to gain hands-on experience and build a future in agriculture. My main interest is in row crops such as grain, corn, and hay, and I am especially motivated to learn about working with equipment like tractors, harvesters, and grain trailers.
My short-term goal is to find a farm where I can learn, contribute, and develop skills in planting, harvesting, and daily farm operations. Long-term, I hope to build a sustainable farming practice of my own.
I value hard work, reliability, and respect for the land. While I am still learning, I bring dedication, a strong work ethic.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
I am most interested in working with tractors, harvesters, and grain trailers, as well as basic equipment for planting and harvesting row crops. I value reliable machinery and simple infrastructure that supports efficient fieldwork and crop storage.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
I am looking for an opportunity to work with an established farm where I can learn hands-on skills in row crop production and equipment operation. I want to contribute through hard work while gaining experience in planting, harvesting, and daily farm operations. My goal is to build knowledge that will help me eventually run my own farm.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
I want to focus on practical, hands-on farming with row crops such as grain, corn, and hay. My interest is in learning efficient and sustainable practices, including soil care, crop rotation, and proper equipment use. I value methods that balance productivity with long-term land health and want to gain experience working with tractors, harvesters, and grain trailers.
Production goals
Goals details
I am starting out in farming with an interest in grain, corn, and hay. My focus is on learning sustainable crop practices, soil care, and equipment operation. Short-term, I want to gain hands-on experience by working with established farmers. Long-term, my goal is to run my own efficient farm that balances productivity with respect for the land.
Farm experience
Years of experience
0 total years of experience
0 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I am a U.S. Navy veteran with a strong work ethic, now starting a career in farming. While I do not have formal agricultural training yet, I am eager to learn directly in the field. My focus is on gaining hands-on experience with crops such as grain, corn, and hay, as well as operating tractors, harvesters, and grain trailers.