Farming full-time for income
Updated Aug 24, 2026
Seeking
- 51-100 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 11-50 Acres of pasture
- 0-5 Acres of hayland
Desired locations
Seeking suitable pasture for a pasture-raised broiler chicken farm utilizing mobile chicken tractors.
Plan
My plan is to establish a pasture-raised broiler chicken operation focused on regenerative agriculture. We will use mobile chicken tractors to rotate the birds daily, ensuring fresh forage, enriching the soil, and producing high-quality poultry. My goal is to serve local markets with sustainable, humanely raised chicken, following practices that support both animal welfare and ecosystem health.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
I require access to reliable water sources like a well or pond for the livestock. Ideally, the property should include basic livestock facilities and on-site cold storage for processing and maintaining freshness. Secure, well-drained pastures suitable for rotating the chicken tractors are essential for the health of the flock and the success of this pasture-based model.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
We are seeking a long-term setup to build and grow a sustainable pasture-raised chicken operation. We prefer long-term leases (5+ years), lease-to-own, or owner-financed arrangements that offer stability to build farm infrastructure. We are also highly open to mentorship, employment-to-transfer models, or working alongside an established farm owner looking to pass down their land to a dedicated producer. We value clear communication, mutual respect, and working with landowners who want to see their pasture actively improved.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
We practice pasture-based, rotational poultry farming using mobile chicken tractors. By moving birds daily to fresh grass, we allow them to forage naturally while evenly distributing manure to naturally fertilize the land, build healthy topsoil, and prevent overgrazing. We prioritize high animal welfare, clean housing, and strict sanitation. While we operate using non-chemical, ecologically sound, and organic-leaning principles, our primary focus is on soil regeneration, pasture health, and raising clean, premium-quality poultry for the local community.
Production goals
Goals details
We are building a pasture-raised broiler chicken operation centered on soil health, animal welfare, and high-quality local meat. Birds will be housed in mobile chicken tractors moved daily to fresh pasture, building topsoil through managed deposition while providing clean forage. We aim to scale efficiently, maintain high biosecurity, and build direct-to-consumer and local restaurant sales channels.
Farm experience
Years of experience
2 total years of experience
2 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
Hands-on experience gained through farm internship/apprenticeship work, focusing on day-to-day livestock care and pastured poultry systems. Through direct field practice, I have managed daily flock moves, pasture management, and basic farm maintenance. I continually build on this practical foundation by studying regenerative farming techniques, soil building, biosecurity protocols, and NC Department of Agriculture regulations for poultry operations. Ready to apply this training to run a clean, efficient broiler farm.