Farming part-time for income
Updated Sep 5, 2025
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
Desired locations
Aspiring organic farmer seeking land near Asheville to grow heirloom veggies and herbs, with long-term vision.
Plan
I am an aspiring organic farmer based in Asheville with prior ranching experience and a strong interest in building a USDA Certified Organic vegetable and herb farm. Currently in the planning stage, I am seeking land to establish a small-scale diversified operation focusing on heirloom tomatoes, garlic, salad greens, arugula, carrots, fingerling potatoes, and culinary herbs, with seasonal crops like heirloom pumpkins. My practices emphasize soil health through cover cropping, compost teas, and vermicomposting, with minimal tillage and OMRI-approved inputs. Long-term, I plan to expand into perennials, integrate livestock, and add greenhouse/high tunnel infrastructure with the goal of a profit
Desired infrastructure
Preferred type of opportunity
Desired farming practices
Farm experience
Years of experience
10 total years of experience
10 years employed as a worker (non-manager)