Certified Farm Seeker
Farming full-time for income
Updated Apr 9, 2026
Seeking
- 101+ Total acres
- 51-100 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 51-100 Acres of pasture
- 51-100 Acres of hayland
Joseph Shenk
Certified Farm Seeker
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Family of 5 operating a diversified, direct to consumer livestock farm on leased acreage looking for farm to purchase.
Plan
First generation farmer operating for 9 years, 6 years earning full time income on farm.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
Our current leased farm had zero infrastructure and we have improved the property to include power, water and fencing. We’ve learned it would be beneficial to have some infrastructure in place if possible to facilitate a simpler, less costly transition, but are prepared to make improvements as necessary.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
We are primarily interested in purchasing a property but are open to long term (20+ years or lifetime) lease opportunities with certain guarantees.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
We manage regeneratively utilizing pasture and woodlot based livestock.
Production goals
Goals details
We would like to expand our livestock production and explore opportunities to purchase or produce local hay and grain inputs for on farm feed milling.
Farm experience
Years of experience
9 total years of experience
9 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
9 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
On the job training for 9 years and regularly attend continuing education events.