From a backyard chicken coop to a full working farmstead — Backyard Farm Builder consults, designs, and builds it all. Start to finish. No experience required on your end.
We handle planning, permits, design, sourcing, and building so you don't have to figure it out alone.
Chickens, goats, ducks, and more — sourced and set up for you.
Raised beds, orchards, and productive growing spaces designed for your yard.
Aquaculture systems, spring development, and water features built right.
Local zoning, permits, and HOA rules researched and handled for your area.
Backyard Farm Builder is led by Ben — a conservation and agriculture professional who has spent his career doing exactly what he now helps homeowners achieve.
Choose consulting and planning only, or let us handle the full build. Every project is custom-scoped to your specific land, goals, and budget.
We visit your property, assess your space, soil, drainage, sun exposure, and listen to your goals. You receive a clear, actionable plan before any money is spent on materials or animals.
Custom layout and design for your specific property — maximizing efficiency, ease of use, and long-term productivity. From a single chicken coop to a multi-acre working farmstead.
We research your local zoning laws, municipal codes, HOA rules, and permit requirements so you're never caught off guard. Animal ordinances, setbacks, water rights — we handle the homework.
We source quality animals appropriate for your land, climate, and experience level. Chickens, goats, ducks, rabbits, and more — we set up the housing, explain the care, and make sure you're ready from day one.
Raised bed gardens, in-ground plots, orchards, berry patches, and herb gardens — designed, built, amended, and planted. We set you up to grow successfully from the very first season.
Coops, runs, shelters, fencing, stables, compost systems, storage structures — fully designed and built to last. We do the physical work start to finish so you don't have to lift a hammer.
Pond design and construction, spring development, aquaculture system planning, fish stocking, and water feature integration. From a backyard koi pond to a productive tilapia or catfish system — we design and build it right.
For larger projects, we provide full project management — coordinating materials, timelines, subcontractors, and deliverables. Your homestead project stays on budget and on schedule from groundbreak to handoff.
We work with properties and budgets of all sizes. Whether you want a few chickens and a raised bed garden or a multi-acre homestead built from scratch — there is a path forward for your land.
Your first step into homesteading. Perfect for suburban lots ready to produce something.
Expanding your property's productivity with animals, larger gardens, and supporting infrastructure.
A serious homestead operation with multiple species, water systems, and year-round productivity.
A working farm built for serious semi-rural landowners who want maximum self-sufficiency and productivity.
These are the areas where our hands-on background runs deepest — where you get not just a contractor, but a genuine expert.
We make it easy. Here's exactly what to expect from your first call to the day we hand you a working homestead.
Tell us about your land, your goals, and what excites you. No commitment required.
We come to your property, assess the space, and start shaping your vision.
You receive a detailed written plan and scope tailored to your land and budget.
Design, permits, sourcing, construction — we handle everything start to finish.
We stock your homestead with the right animals and plants, ready to thrive.
Full walkthrough, care guidance, and ongoing support as you get started.
Every project starts with a free, no-pressure consultation. Tell us about your land and what you want to grow, raise, or build — and we'll tell you exactly how we can make it happen.
Every homestead starts with a conversation. Reach out and tell us what you're dreaming of — we'll take it from there.
Tell us a little about your property and what you have in mind.