Piedmont Market Gardens

Farming part-time for income

Updated Sep 28, 2026

  • 0-5 Total acres
  • 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
Green house Lettuce operation

David Locklear

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Experienced market farmer, looking for a lease for 1-5 years to move an existing farm for a new beginning.

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.

  • Well / Pond / Other water source

Equipment and infrastructure details

I have all of the equipment that will be needed for production.

  • Lease (1 to 5 Years)

Opportunity details

Im looking for 1-5 acres of tillable relatively flat land with access to well or pond water for irrigation. 

  • Conventional

Practices details

Row crop farming on 30" market beds ranging from 50' to 100' in length

  • Vegetables

Goals details

Farm only high value market crops to be sold at local farmers markets, or a CSA

Years of experience

10 total years of experience

10 years employed as a worker (non-manager)

10 years as a manager

Education, training, and employment experience

  • Farm business owner
  • Farm manager

Desired locations

  • Anson
  • Mecklenburg
  • Stanly
  • Union