Job: Operating Partner for Start-up Farm – Pennsylvania

Title: Start-up Farm – Operating Partner(s), Old School Farm

Location: Honesdale, PA – Wayne County

Compensation: Free housing in a 6 bedroom home.  For ongoing work on the farm, the operating partner would acquire a significant vested ownership interest.

Old School farm is a start-up farm operation on 54 acres that was once a family dairy farm.  Operating partner(s) would live free of charge in a 6 bedroom home.  For ongoing work on the farm, the operating partner would acquire a significant vested ownership interest.

Plans for the farm include a wide variety of animals, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.  The idea is to have a very bio-diverse and self-sustaining farm and to use the operation as a showcase for how to farm gently yet productively on the land.  Educational events, workshops, seasonal events, and community activities as well as a roadside farmstand and seasonal cafe are also planned.

This is a ground floor/blank slate opportunity for an individual or couple to bring their creativity, passion, and strong work ethic to a beautiful setting and play a major role in developing something special.   Old School Farm is located in Honesdale, PA – Wayne County.  Contact alanbenner@gmail.com for details.

2 Comments on Job: Operating Partner for Start-up Farm – Pennsylvania

  1. hello, i am interested significantly. i am 19 years old. i have worked on a farm since i was 9. my fiance and i are expecting a baby. i am looking for a job like this. i live right in honesdale. i have a few friends who are willing to also come to the farm, so the 6 bedroom home would be perfect. please email me back as soon as possible because i will start as soon as i can.

    • Then you should contact the farm that is offering this opportunity, not beginningfarmers.org, which has simply posted it for them.

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