Farming part-time for income
Updated Jan 6, 2026
Seeking
- 11-50 Total acres
- 11-50 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 11-50 Acres of pasture
- 11-50 Acres of hayland
Desired locations
Hello, I am beginning farmer striving to grow my small operation into a family business.
Plan
Currently a part time farmer growing small acreage deer corn and rasing dairy calfs. My goals are to build a cow/calf beef herd, expand into small grains and forages, while also expanding our small herd of Guernsey cows. At this time our practices are conventional but my plan is to transition to No-Till and implement the use of cover crops in the future.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
Preferably fenced land with water for cattle is ideal. The absence of a barn and handling facilities is not an issue.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
Looking for small tracts of land to utilize for cattle/ hay/ grain production.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
I plan to implement the use of No-Till and cover crops therefore reducing the cost of my farming operation and increasing the viability of the land being farmed. Rotational grazing and different varieties of forage will also be utilized.
Production goals
Goals details
I plan to build a diverse and multi-faceted business that is self sustainable. Steady growth is my goal moving forward, not rapid expansion. A cautious but optimistic approach is how I plan grow my farming business.
Farm experience
Years of experience
10 total years of experience
10 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
My agricultural education started with raising feeder swine and feeding bottle calves. My family then expanded their broiler operation which I then began assisting with during summer break from school. This included helping with cutting and baling hay as well as daily feeding of the beef herd. In the years since I have used my considerable knowledge of equipment repair to help keep 3 different farms up and running. Repairing and servicing equipment, planting and harvesting corn, hay and silage.