Farming part-time for homestead
Updated Mar 25, 2026
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 0-5 Acres of pasture
- 0-5 Acres of hayland
Desired locations
Hello, I am looking for land to rent while I save to buy land of my own. I work construction and will happily help.
Plan
I would love to establish a homestead for myself and hopefully a family someday. If I can rent or rent to own land where I can set up a functional homestead while also helping the owner of the land and any neighbors that would be amazing. I love working outside and will be happy to help with any farming/homesteading tasks. As a 22 year old with very little guidance through life I desperately want to establish something of my own that I can be proud of everyday, and if I can get to a point where I can help my neighbors also that would be my dream come true.
My name is Matthew Doncyson. I will leave my contact information here as well
4196190086
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
I would like a fenced in area and a well on the property.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
I would love a rent to own property where I can help the current owner with anything they may need for us to both be happy.
Desired farming practices
Production goals
Goals details
I would like to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and anything else useful on a homestead. I want chickens for eggs and eventually meat. I want the majority of what I consume to come from my backyard.
Farm experience
Years of experience
0 total years of experience
6 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I have no professional experience farming but I took horticulture 1 and 2 in high school and have many uncles with homesteads who I have helped through the years with little things.