Farming part-time for income
Updated Sep 28, 2026
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
Desired locations
Experienced market farmer, looking for a lease for 1-5 years to move an existing farm for a new beginning.
Plan
My farmer background consist of Market bed growing using deep mulch or compost practices. I concentrate on high value fast growing crops like lettuce, Carrots, spinach, seasonal row crops like squash and zucchini. Winter and cool season crops like cabbage, broccoli, and greens. I have several High tunnels that can be sued for tomato and cucumber production, plus a full hydroponic tunnel with 180 hydroponic trays.
My last farm was recently shut down after a divorce, but I'm looking for a new place to farm until I can purchase my own farm and land again.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
I have all of the equipment that will be needed for production.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
Im looking for 1-5 acres of tillable relatively flat land with access to well or pond water for irrigation.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
Row crop farming on 30" market beds ranging from 50' to 100' in length
Production goals
Goals details
Farm only high value market crops to be sold at local farmers markets, or a CSA
Farm experience
Years of experience
10 total years of experience
10 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
10 years as a manager