Farming full-time
Updated Oct 7, 2026
Seeking
- 11-50 Total acres
- 6-10 Acres of cropland or tillable land
Desired locations
Plan
TL&C Farmland, Inc. is a developing nonprofit community farm seeking 10–20 acres in North Carolina. Our vision combines sustainable agriculture, transitional housing for youth aging out of foster care and youth experiencing homelessness, and hands-on workforce development. Planned farming practices include year-round greenhouse production, raised-bed and container gardening, aquaponics, composting, and sustainable crop cultivation. The property will support agricultural education, food security, fresh produce sales, and practical employment training. We are currently in the land acquisition and development planning phase.
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
TL&C Farmland seeks 10–20 acres with reliable water access, utilities, fencing, and room for agricultural and residential development. Preferred infrastructure includes greenhouses, irrigation systems, equipment storage, a barn, cold storage, and a pond or suitable water source. Our proposed development includes 15 tiny homes, community buildings, outdoor growing areas, aquaponics, and a farm storefront. Existing infrastructure is welcome but not required. Property must offer a feasible path for agricultural and transitional residential use, subject to zoning and permits.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
TL&C Farmland, Inc. seeks a long-term land acquisition or partnership opportunity to establish a nonprofit residential community farm in North Carolina. We are open to traditional purchase, owner financing, long-term lease, lease-to-own, or a mutually beneficial partnership with a landowner who supports our mission. Our goal is to develop sustainable agricultural production, transitional youth housing, and workforce training. We welcome opportunities involving underutilized farmland, existing farm infrastructure, and landowners interested in supporting lasting community impact.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
TL&C Farmland plans to utilize regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, water conservation, and environmental stewardship. Our approach includes composting, natural soil amendments, crop rotation, companion planting, raised beds, and integrated aquaponics. We envision welcoming, community-scale greenhouses for year-round production, minimizing synthetic chemicals while providing hands-on agricultural education and sustainable growing opportunities for youth.
Production goals
Goals details
TL&C Farmland plans to develop a diversified community farm producing seasonal vegetables, field crops, culinary herbs, flowers, and aquaponically grown produce. Our proposed greenhouses will support year-round cultivation, complemented by raised beds, container gardening, and outdoor growing areas. Production will support food security, local produce sales, and hands-on workforce training for youth aging out of foster care. Long-term goals include sustainable farm revenue, agricultural entrepreneurship, and community partnerships.
Farm experience
Years of experience
15 total years of experience
0 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
0 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I am the founder of TL&C Farmland, Inc., established in 2021. My experience includes personal gardening, container growing, seed organization, plant propagation, and researching sustainable agriculture. I am currently developing a nonprofit community farm integrating greenhouse cultivation, aquaponics, food production, and youth workforce training. I am seeking land, agricultural partnerships, mentorship, and hands-on training opportunities to support the successful development and operation of TL&C Farmland.