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Farming part-time for income
Updated Mar 11, 2026
Seeking
- 11-50 Total acres
- 6-10 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 6-10 Acres of pasture
Nicolas Reyes
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Seeking 10+ acres near the triangle for an agritourism farm: artisan bakery, heritage livestock, and draft horse tours.
Plan
Moving from Colombia to be near my kids and raise them in a farm like I was, to launch a high-margin experiential heritage farm. Our focus is a closed-loop ecosystem: an artisan sourdough bakery and handcrafted soap studio supported by Mangalitsa pork, rainbow eggs (Marans/Legbars), pasture-raised broilers, and bee hives.
We specialize in heirloom vegetables and cut flowers (Zinnias/Dahlias). The "Experience" features draft horse wagon rides, Silkie egg treasure hunts, and interactive feeding with mini-Highland cows and alpacas. We prioritize regenerative grazing and chemical-free heritage crops to offer premium agritourism tours and farm-to-table workshops for the Triangle community.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
We require a house,15-25 acres with perimeter "no-climb" fencing and cross-fencing for intensive rotational grazing. Facilities: A heavy-timber barn for Suffolk Punch draft horses (stalls/tack) and run-in sheds for Valais Blacknose sheep. Production: A small greenhouse for heirloom starts and a dedicated area for Johnson-Su bioreactors/O2 composting. Housing: On-site housing for my family (Primary Operator) is essential for 24/7 livestock care and agritourism security. Equipment: I utilize a BCS walk-behind tractor for low-impact market gardening and a team of draft horses for field prep. A well-sourced irrigation system (well or pond) is required for the 1/2 acre market garden and u-pic
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
We am seeking a long-term partnership (5-10 year lease or lease-to-own) to establish Golden Loam Heritage Farm. Because my model relies on deep soil regeneration (Johnson-Su bioreactors) and rare heritage livestock, short-term stays are not viable. I am looking for a landowner in the Franklin/Wake corridor who values professional stewardship and "Living Soil" practices. I am a permanent US resident with a $155k startup capital plan (FSA-ready) and 40 years of husbandry experience. I am open to creative land-transfer agreements or purchasing over time. My priority is a secure "Home Base" where I can invest in permanent fencing, stable infrastructure, and a community-facing artisan bakery.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
For this section, you want to combine your biological background with your hands-on experience. Since you are limited to 700 characters, you need to be precise and "punchy."
Focus on the fact that you don't just "farm," you manage a microbiological ecosystem.
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My practice is "Biological-First." Leveraging 40 years of husbandry and a B.S. in Biology, I implement a closed-loop system using Johnson-Su bioreactors and O2 composting to eliminate synthetic inputs. I focus on high-fungal soil inoculants to drive carbon sequestration. Livestock (Suffolk Punch, Valais Blacknose, Mangalitsa) are managed via high-density rotational grazing to build
Production goals
Goals details
using a B.S. in Biology and 40 years of husbandry. I will implement Johnson-Su bioreactors and O2 composting to drive carbon sequestration and SOM. Livestock (Suffolk Punch, Valais Blacknose, Mangalitsa) are managed via high-density rotational grazing to build soil health. Goals: 1) Establish a premier NC agritourism destination in the Franklin/Wake corridor. 2) Launch a 300-layer "Rainbow Egg" program and artisan sourdough bakery. 3) Achieve $12.7k/month net profit by Year 5. 4) Serve as a regional educational hub for regenerative science, proving that heritage breeds and living soil create a resilient, high-margin farm.
Farm experience
Years of experience
35 total years of experience
0 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
15 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
Biologist with 40+ years of hands-on experience starting with Holstein dairy cattle at age 7. Expert in regenerative soil science, I utilize composting, vermicompost, and bioreactors to inoculate soil with beneficial fungi, ensuring high-yield heirloom crops without chemical dependency.
In Colombia, I successfully managed 300 layers in intensive rotational grazing systems. I possess advanced skills in starting green horses and basic veterinary care, ensuring high welfare standards for large draft animals and heritage livestock. My background bridges traditional husbandry with modern biological precision, focused on building a sustainable, profitable agritourism ecosystem in North Carolina.