Farm Life is Rewarding. But It Can Also Be Isolating.
Animals need feeding. Fences need checking. Eggs need collecting. Waterers freeze. Predators roam. Vacations become complicated. Family emergencies become stressful. Even a weekend away requires planning.
Ride sharing has Uber
Home sharing has Airbnb
Small farms have Farm Sitters Connect
Trust Built on Community
Your animals aren't just chores -- they're living creatures that depend on you. Leaving them in someone else's care requires real trust. That trust doesn't come from a random classified ad.
It comes from reputation, reviews, verified experience, and community. Farm Sitters Connect exists to build that trust network for Virginia's small farms.
Background Checks Available
Farm sitters can complete optional Checkr background checks — Basic+ or Essential — so you can book with confidence.
Reviews from Real Farm Owners
See honest feedback from other Virginia homestead owners before you book.
Local to Your County
Find sitters who know your area -- the land, the weather, the community.
Care for Every Kind of Farm
Homesteads. Small livestock farms. Family land. Backyard chickens. Our sitters have the experience to care for them all.
Livestock & Poultry Care
Feeding, watering, and daily care for goats, chickens, sheep, horses, and other small livestock. Your animals stay on their routine.
House & Pet Sitting
In-home care for dogs and cats, plus property security while you travel. Everything covered under one roof.
Property Oversight
Fence checking, predator watch, waterer maintenance, and general property security for your peace of mind.
Take the Vacation. Visit the Family. Rest Easy.
Founded by four Virginia hobby farmers who felt this pain firsthand, Farm Sitters Connect exists so you can travel, rest, and live life without worrying about the animals you love.