Farming part-time for income
Updated May 27, 2026
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of cropland or tillable land
- 0-5 Acres of pasture
Desired locations
Landscape business owner seeking agricultural growth and land stewardship opportunities
Plan
I currently own and operate a commercial landscaping and environmental services company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through my work in land management, vegetation control, athletic field maintenance, and environmental services, I have developed a growing interest in agriculture, regenerative land stewardship, and sustainable growing systems.
At this stage, I am in the early learning and relationship-building phase of agriculture and plan to begin farming part-time while continuing to operate my existing business. My goal is to gradually gain hands-on experience, learn from established growers and landowners, and explore opportunities involving specialty crops, regenerative practices,
Desired infrastructure
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
I am looking for opportunities that allow me to continue learning and gaining hands-on agricultural experience while building long-term relationships with experienced growers, landowners, and agricultural professionals. I am especially interested in opportunities that include mentorship, regenerative land stewardship, greenhouse growing systems, specialty crop production, and sustainable farming practices.
My goal is to gradually transition into agriculture responsibly while continuing to operate my existing landscaping and environmental services company. I value opportunities that encourage education, collaboration, stewardship, and long-term growth over time.
Desired farming practices
Production goals
Goals details
My long-term goal is to develop a small-scale regenerative agricultural operation that combines environmental stewardship, sustainable land management, and diversified production systems. I am particularly interested in vegetables, specialty crops, greenhouse growing systems, aquaculture, orchard development, pollinator support, and ecological land practices.
I plan to begin gradually on a part-time basis while continuing to operate my existing landscaping and environmental services company. My focus is on learning responsibly, building relationships with experienced growers and landowners, and developing practical hands-on agricultural experience over time.
I am interested in long-term land.
Farm experience
Years of experience
2 total years of experience
2 years employed as a worker (non-manager)
2 years as a manager
Education, training, and employment experience
Experience details
I currently own and operate a commercial landscaping and environmental services company in Charlotte, North Carolina with experience in vegetation management, athletic field maintenance, land stewardship, herbicide application, and outdoor operations management.
My background includes managing crews, operating commercial equipment, scheduling field operations, and maintaining large public properties and athletic facilities. Through this work, I have developed a growing interest in agriculture, regenerative land practices, environmental systems, and long-term land stewardship.
At this stage, I am actively learning through research, networking, agricultural resources, and relationship building