Certified Farm Seeker
Farming full-time for income
Updated Apr 15, 2026
Seeking
- 11-50 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 11-50 Acres of pasture
Jeremiah Gorske
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Hello, I’m Jeremiah Gorske, a U.S. Army veteran building a future with my family in regenerative agriculture.
Plan
I am completing an agroforestry apprenticeship through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, focused on nursery management with both hands-on and online training. I plan to start a bare-root agroforestry nursery producing fruit and nut trees such as chestnut, hazelnut, walnut, apple, pawpaw, and persimmon. Using air-pruned beds, I will grow resilient, high-quality stock. The nursery will expand to include conservation species and support a regenerative farm integrating trees, livestock, and rotational grazing to build soil health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
My equipment and infrastructure needs are low-input and scalable. I require tillable land for bare-root beds and will build air-pruned beds using local materials. A greenhouse or hoop house would improve propagation but is not essential at the outset. Basic storage, such as a barn, shed, or simple structure, will support tools, seed, and processing. Water access, such as a well, pond, or stream, is important for irrigation. Overall, the setup is designed to be flexible, cost-effective, and expandable as the nursery grows.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
I am open to owner-financing and traditional loans. However, I am a veteran and have the VA home loan as an option as well as loans from the FSA and USDA. I am open to being creative to get established on some land and begin farming for my future.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
My farming practices aim to mimic natural ecosystems, working with seasonal rhythms and regionally adapted species. I will focus on building soil health through minimal disturbance, cover crops, organic inputs, and managed grazing. Guided by regenerative principles, I prioritize ecosystem function, biodiversity, and long-term resilience over short-term yields. I plan to source locally and support regional agriculture while producing agroforestry stock for others. Using whole-farm and holistic management, I will integrate plants, animals, and soil to create a productive, adaptable, and economically viable system.
Production goals
Goals details
My farming approach is regenerative and ecologically based, integrating an agroforestry nursery and silvopasture system. I will produce bare-root fruit, nut, and shrub species using air-pruned beds to grow resilient planting stock. Nursery plants will support on-farm tree establishment. Livestock, including sheep and cattle, will be managed with rotational grazing to improve soil health, nutrient cycling, and forage. Practices will prioritize biodiversity, soil building, and water retention. The goal is a diversified, profitable farm that supports agroforestry adoption and long-term ecological resilience.
Farm experience
Years of experience
3 total years of experience
3 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
My agricultural background combines formal education, hands-on training, and professional experience in sustainable and regenerative systems. I hold a Master of Conservation Leadership from Colorado State University, an Agroforestry Certificate from the University of Missouri, and a B.S. from Penn State. I trained with the Veterans to Farmers program and the Rodale Institute, gaining experience in organic production, soil health, and livestock systems. I worked at Whiffletree Farm managing rotational grazing and livestock care. I am currently completing an agroforestry apprenticeship with Cornell Cooperative Extension, building skills in nursery production and tree-based system design.