Founding Farm Sitter Benefits
Early sitters who help build our platform receive exclusive perks that aren't available to anyone else.
Verified Badge Priority
Founding Farm Sitters receive priority in the verification queue. Your credentials are reviewed first, ensuring you stand out with a verified badge sooner.
Boosted Search Visibility
Your profile appears higher in search results. Farmers looking for sitters will see Founding Farm Sitters before others, giving you a competitive advantage.
Zero Platform Fees for One Year
For the first 12 months, farmers pay 0% platform fee on bookings with you. This makes you more attractive to hire and helps you build your client base faster.
Exclusive Founding Sitter Badge
A distinctive "FOUNDING SITTER" badge is displayed on your search card and profile, signaling to farmers that you're a trusted early member of the Farm Sitters Connect community.
Shape the Platform
As a founding member, your feedback directly influences new features and policies. Help us build the best farm sitting platform in Virginia.
How It Works
Create your Farm Sitters Connect account as a Farm Sitter
Complete your Independence Attestation and Workers' Comp Disclosure
Build your profile with animal skills, experience, and rates
Contact us to apply for the Founding Farm Sitter program
Once approved, your badge and fee waiver activate immediately
Ready to Get Started?
Spots are limited. Register today and apply for the Founding Farm Sitter program before all positions are filled.
Farm Sitters Connect is a technology platform only. Founding Farm Sitters are independent contractors, not employees. The fee waiver applies for 12 months from activation. All sitters must complete required attestations.