Ricki Calbert

Farming full-time for income

Updated Feb 20, 2026

I’m an urban farmer and Agricultural Science graduate seeking land in Fayetteville, NC to grow fresh produce for my mobile market and provide food access, education, and community engagement.

Seeking

  • 0-5 Total acres
  • 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
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Rickinsha Calbert

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Desired locations

Seeking 0.25–2 acres (lease preferred) for a small-scale urban farm; open to long-term partnership or donation.

Plan

We are seeking 0.25–2 acres of land (lease preferred, open to long-term partnership or donation) to establish a small-scale urban farm that will:

• Grow fresh produce for our mobile market
• Support SNAP-accessible food distribution
• Provide youth agricultural education and workforce development
• Host community workshops and volunteer opportunities

We are particularly interested in land within or near Fayetteville city limits with access to water and road frontage. Ideal properties may include vacant lots, underutilized farmland, church-owned land, or private landowners interested in mission-aligned agricultural partnerships.

Our goal is to create a sustainable, community-centered farm that impr

Preferred type of opportunity

  • Lease w/Option to Buy
  • Lease w/Mentoring
  • Incubator Program

Desired farming practices

  • Regenerative

Practices details

My farming practice centers on regenerative urban agriculture using intensive, small-scale production methods. I focus on soil health, sustainable growing techniques, and high-yield systems designed to maximize productivity in limited urban spaces. My work integrates food access, community education, and environmentally responsible farming practices.

Production goals

  • Vegetables

Goals details

Cropping Strategy

Focus on high-yield, high-turnover crops suited for intensive urban systems:

  • Salad mixes
  • Collards & leafy greens
  • Tomatoes (heirloom + slicing)
  • Peppers
  • Cucumbers
  • Okra
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Culinary herbs
  • Microgreens (high-margin)

Growing System

  • Raised bed production
  • Intensive spacing methods
  • Succession planting every 2–3 weeks
  • Crop rotation to protect soil health
  • Compost-based fertility program

Season Extension

  • Low tunnels (Year 1)
  • High tunnel (Years 2–3)
  • Fall & early spring greens production

Farm experience

Years of experience

4 total years of experience

Education, training, and employment experience

  • Formal agricultural education (AA, BS, MS, PhD)
  • Farmer training program

Experience details

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Tennessee State University (TSU), where I studied plant and soil science, sustainable agriculture, and food systems. I completed the TSU/University of Tennessee New Farmers Academy, receiving hands-on training in farm business planning, production systems, and agricultural entrepreneurship. In 2024, I was selected as a cohort member of the Wonderpeople Microfarm program, gaining practical experience in intensive small-scale and urban crop production.

In addition, I have served as a vendor at the TSU Fresh Farmers Market and as a grower within the TSU Community Garden, where I produced crops, and contributed to community-based food access

Desired locations

  • Cumberland
  • Hoke