Farming full-time for homestead
Updated Nov 25, 2024
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of pasture
Desired locations
Avid gardener looking to expand into running a small farm.
Plan
In the new year, I am looking to take on a new challenge and try my hand at farming with the intention to start my own homestead after gaining some experience. I'm looking to do this full time, so that I can gain as much experience as I can.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
I am looking to run a small vegetable and fruit farm with chickens and most likely goats. This is my first time farming, so I am not entirely sure what I need, but I think general farming equipment, water source and barn would be adequate to run my farm.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
As I am new to this field, I am looking to gain significant experience to be successful on my own farm. I am able to work full time on a farm to get the experience.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
The goal is to grow produce for myself on a homestead. I want to have high quality produce, but as it is just me and I am not necessarily looking to sell it, I want to follow organic practices, but do not need the certification.
Production goals
Goals details
At this time, I do not have a production plan or goal.
Farm experience
Years of experience
0 total years of experience
0 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
Outside of growing my own personal vegetable garden and researching to make it successful, I do not have any other training.