Empowering people to grow food & build communities
WE support
small-scale producers and market gardeners,
who are focused on efficiently producing food
on a small plot of land.
In January 2024, we purchased 18 acres of farmland in Gilbertsville, PA with the goal to provide a new model for land access and resource sharing to small and beginning farmers.
We are working to achieve this goal by providing long-term leasing opportunities with access to resources necessary for thriving farm businesses.
How are we making a difference?
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Many farm leasing opportunities rely on “handshake deals” that leave farm tenants vulnerable and discourages them from making long-term investments in the land.
By providing long-term lease agreements, farmers can scale their businesses at an achievable pace while confidently investing in long-term soil health.
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Land is just one piece of running a successful farm. Technical skills, infrastructure, equipment, and market access often fall entirely on the farmer to figure out.
We help reduce these burdens by offering access to shared infrastructure, including our barn and cold storage, as well as a built-in retail outlet through our on-farm stand.
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Farmers who lease here are supported not only by the Tomorrow’s Homestead team, but by a close-knit community of fellow farm tenants who are excited to work together. From coordinating bulk seed and supply orders to aggregating for wholesale opportunities or building a collective CSA, there are many ways to collaborate. Together, farmers have meaningful opportunities to grow, share resources, and support one another.
Meet the team
Dominic
Dominic Bruzzese is the Founder of Tomorrow’s Homestead. He has a Masters Degree in Material Science and Engineering. He has worked as a Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Systems Integration Engineer for various companies in the Semiconductor industry space, as well as a stint as an Operations Manager. Living in Pennsylvania with his wife and children, Dominic cultivated an interest in Homesteading after seeking to provide sustainable and self-reliant ways to bring healthy food to his family. Starting on his own property, Dominic designed an ecosystem to meet his family’s needs, and along the way discovered the vision for Tomorrow’s Homestead. He realized that there are many large scale benefits (Climate, ecological, social, health) to living a more intentional life, but that the shift toward 'homesteading' would be impossible for many.
Rachel
Rachel Wilson has a Masters in Sustainable Food Systems and has worked in various aspects of the local food system including organic farming and community & school garden education. She has worked with farmers and retailers across the country to make local produce procurement more accessible and has experience in food safety certification, wholesale merchandising, and transportation logistics. She is particularly passionate about reducing barriers to entry for local farmers and solving inefficiencies along the local supply chain. Rachel is excited to bring her knowledge of food systems to Tomorrow's Homestead and contribute to building more resilient communities in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
In addition to her role as Director of Farming,
Rachel is renting land at Tomorrow’s Homestead and running her farm business, Wild Heart Farm!
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