Farming full-time for income
Updated Aug 24, 2026
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
Desired locations
Private, exotic plant bus. online, seeking 1+ acre lease w/ outbuilding for quiet 8-person packing studio Union County.
Plan
We operate an established, clean, and quiet boutique exotic plant e-commerce business with 4 team members. Our current practice involves acclimating rare house/tropical plants in climate-controlled tents, livestreaming sales, and packing/shipping orders nationwide. We host no public foot traffic.
Our plan is to secure a 1–5 year lease on 0.5–2+ acres in Union County. We seek 1,200–2,500 sq ft of indoor space (outbuilding/barn/workshop) with power and water for packing and grow tents, plus outdoor space to set up a small 10'x20' greenhouse or hoop house.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
greenhouse
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
We are seeking a 1- to 5-year lease on an unzoned rural or agricultural property in Union County (e.g., Monroe, Indian Trail, Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw area). Our ideal setup includes:
- Indoor Space (1,200–2,500 sq. ft.): A converted barn, heated workshop, pole barn, or light industrial flex space with 100–200 amp power and water for climate-controlled grow tents, order packing, and live-streaming.
- Outdoor Space (0.5–2+ Acres): A flat yard or rear laydown area to set up a small 10'x20' greenhouse/hoop house.
- Secure area
Desired farming practices
Practices details
Our production focuses on sustainable, low-impact propagation and acclimation of exotic tropical plants in climate-controlled environments. We prioritize eco-friendly soil media, non-toxic IPM (Integrated Pest Management), biological controls, and efficient water management. Because we grow primarily in containerized setups and greenhouses rather than open-field crop production, our footprint is minimal, clean, and environmentally conscious.
Production goals
Goals details
We run a clean, quiet boutique exotic plant e-commerce business. Our practices focus on sustainable, low-impact containerized growing and controlled acclimation, prioritizing non-toxic IPM and water conservation. We require 1,200–2,500 sq. ft. of indoor space (workshop, barn, or outbuilding) with power and water for grow tents, packing, and streaming, plus 0.5–2+ acres to place a 10'x20' greenhouse. Our goal is a 1- to 5-year lease in Union County. With 8 staff. We generate zero retail foot traffic.
Farm experience
Years of experience
37 total years of experience
23 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
23 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I grew up on a farm, gaining lifelong, practical experience with land management, crop care, and daily agricultural routines from an early age.
Over the past several years, I have applied this foundational training to building and scaling a commercial e-commerce business focused on exotic and rare tropical plants. My hands-on experience includes managing climate-controlled indoor acclimation environments, propagation, soil management, pest control, and proper plant health care.
Today, I manage all daily greenhouse/nursery growth operations, sales, and order fulfillment alongside a dedicated team of three employees.