Farming full-time
Updated May 13, 2026
Seeking
- 51-100 Total acres
- 11-50 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 11-50 Acres of pasture
- 11-50 Acres of hayland
Desired locations
Local handyman & cattle/hay hand. Seeking long-term partnership in Davidson / Forsyth to build a legacy. Ready to work.
Plan
I have 5 years of practical experience with cattle and crops, including moving herds, manual hay baling, and operating older tractors. I have also worked watermelon harvests. My plan is to pivot from my handyman business to full-time farming through a 'sweat equity' partnership. I am a fast learner ready to master modern low-stress livestock handling and rotational grazing. I bring valuable skills in traditional fencing, painting, and infrastructure repair to keep a farm running smoothly. I am seeking a mentor who needs a dedicated, long-term successor to maintain their practices and is patient and willing to teach while I work to protect and grow the farm’s legacy for the future
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
I am seeking a farm with basic infrastructure in place, including barns for equipment storage and livestock facilities for cattle handling. My handyman background makes me well-suited to maintain and repair existing farm buildings. I am experienced with traditional fencing and am ready to manage or install rotational grazing systems. Regarding equipment, I have experience operating older tractors for hay and harvest and am comfortable learning to properly maintain machinery. While I don't require high-tech gear, I am looking for a partner with the essential tools who needs a dedicated operator to keep everything in top shape for the long term
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
I am seeking a long-term 'Employment with Transfer' partnership where I can move on-site and become a permanent part of the farm's future. My ideal opportunity is a cattle or hay operation in Davidson or Forsyth County, where my Kernersville roots and handyman skills can be put to use fixing buildings and maintaining land. However, with 200 years of mountain farming in my blood, I would not object to a farm in the Todd, Ashe, or Watauga area either. I am looking for a mentor who needs a reliable successor to work hard and protect the land from developers. Whether in the Piedmont or the High Country, my goal is to live on the farm, build a legacy, and ensure it stays productive
Desired farming practices
Practices details
My goal is to use practical, sustainable practices that keep the land productive for generations. I want to build on my experience with conventional cattle and hay production while incorporating modern techniques like rotational grazing to improve soil health and pasture quality. I believe in low-stress livestock handling and efficient resource management to keep costs down and the land healthy. I am not set on one specific 'label' like organic; instead, I am looking to learn the owner’s proven methods and combine them with smart conservation practices. My focus is on hard work, mechanical self-sufficiency, and ensuring the farm remains a working landscape.
Production goals
Goals details
My goal is to use practical, sustainable practices to keep our local Piedmont farmland productive. I want to build on my experience with conventional cattle and hay production while incorporating rotational grazing to improve soil health. With 200 years of mountain farming in my blood, I am deeply committed to protecting our land from developers. My plan is to start with an 'Employment with Transfer' partnership where I can use my handyman and painting skills to maintain the farm's infrastructure while I learn the business management side. I am a fast learner, ready to work hard for many years, and looking for a long-term home where I can live on-site and ensure the farm’s legacy stays activ
Farm experience
Years of experience
5 total years of experience
5 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
My agriculture education is rooted in a family history of mountain farming that has been in my blood for nearly 200 years. While my heritage is in the Blue Ridge, I grew up working around cattle and field crops in the Kernersville and Forsyth County area. I have 5+ years of hands-on experience moving herds, handling hay, and working watermelon harvests. Currently, I run a handyman and painting business, which gives me the skills to maintain farm buildings and infrastructure. I am seeking to return to my roots with a long-term partnership in the Davidson/Forsyth area, where I can apply my mechanical skills and deep-seated work ethic to help a local farm thrive