Farming Full Time
Updated Sep 29, 2026
Seeking
- 6 to 10 acres More than 10 acres
Looking For the Following
Desired Locations
Plan
Warrior Refuge Georgia, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families across North Georgia. Our motto is "Breaking Bread Breaks Barriers." We bring people together around a shared table, and each month we give out family meal boxes to military and first responder families who are struggling to make ends meet.
We are looking for a property to lease in Bartow County, the Cartersville area, or nearby, with room for a vegetable garden and an outdoor space where our people can slow down, work with their hands, and heal. We also need a building or farmhouse with a kitchen and room to host community dinners. We'd consider a working farm willing to share a portion of its land, a farmhouse on acreage, or an event barn.
We are looking for raised beds or an in-ground vegetable garden, a quiet outdoor space for small groups, and a monthly family meal. The produce we grow goes into the meal boxes for local families.
Desired Transitional Agreement
Description of Desired Transitional Agreement
We're open to either a lease or a partnership with a landowner or farm family who shares our heart for veterans, first responders, and their families. That could be a traditional lease of 1 to 3 years with the option to renew, or leasing part of a working farm while the owner continues farming the rest. It could also be a shared-use agreement where we use the land and a kitchen or gathering space on set days, or a growing partnership where the owner shares their land and knowledge, our volunteers help plant and tend, and the harvest feeds local military and first responder families through our monthly meal boxes. Landowners who partner with us are recognized as community partners and are always welcome at our dinners and events. We're also open to a lease-to-own or long-term arrangement down the road if it fits both sides. Whatever we agree on, we'll put it in a clear written agreement covering how the land is used, upkeep, insurance, and access, so everyone knows what to expect.
Type of Current Production on Farm
Produce / Land Cover
Livestock
Preferred Equipment and Infrastructure
Equipment and Infrastructure Details
Our must-haves are:
- Water on-site for garden irrigation
- Electricity
- A kitchen, or a building where one can be added
- Restrooms
- Parking for 20 to 50 vehicles
- Road access for deliveries and our monthly meal box pickups
Nice-to-haves:
- A barn, shed, or storage building for tools and box supplies
- A covered pavilion or porch for outdoor gatherings
- Cold storage for produce
- Internet access
- Level, accessible paths so guests with mobility needs or injuries can enjoy the garden
We're happy to invest in improvements like raised beds, garden fencing, or a small greenhouse with the owner's approval.
Qualifications and Goals
Preferred Farming Status
Full Time
Farming Experience
More than 10 years
Farm Education/Training
Additional Info on Experience/Education
Worked on a dairy farm all my life and grew up in Plant City Florida around agriculture for fruit primarily.