Our Story
Derek’s Story
I worked for a niche dating service for over half a decade. At heart, however, I’m a country guy. I grew up on a farm and continues to enjoy rural life and country values. Naturally, my dream is to meet a great country girl. Of course, living in a city, this is difficult, and that’s why I started to explore dating apps for farmers. What I soon discovered is that none of the apps work. While some are not well-designed, others have annoying third-party ads or are plagued by crashes and glitches. But don’t country singles deserve a great dating app too? I recognized this need and within five months, FarmersMatch was born and launched on the Apple Store.
– Derek Ma, Founder
FarmersMatch was made for farmers to find love anytime, anywhere.
How We Got Here
2016
Derek Ma creates FarmersMatch.
2017
FarmersMatch was released on the App Store as a Tinder-style app designed specifically for the tractor set.
2018
FarmersMatch Android app was released to the Google Play.
2020
FarmersMatch just hit 50,000 users!
2025
FarmersMatch relaunches the app to help farmers, ranchers, and anyone who loves country lifestyle find committed relationships.
“Farmers are naturally genuine people who value honesty and real connections. That’s exactly why we brought FarmersMatch back with them in mind.”
– Derek Ma
The Mission of Farmers Match
The Mission of FarmersMatch is to make dating easier and more meaningful for farmers, ranchers, and anyone who appreciates country lifestyle. The app is continually updated to ensure it remains user-friendly, visually appealing, and easy to navigate.
Most importantly, we are committed to making FarmersMatch the go-to place for country folks to connect, match, and chat in a welcoming community.
Whether you’re riding your tractor, behind the wheel of your truck, or even out on horseback, FarmersMatch lets you find love anytime, anywhere.
User Challenges
What Makes Farmers Dating to Be Difficult?
When you live in a rural area, meeting people can be a challenge. Generally, farmers live in small communities where everybody already knows everybody. Let’s face it, the sparks don’t always fly with people you’ve known all your life.
Also, it’s not New York where you might find 10,000 people within three blocks. In many rural areas, there are three people every 10 miles. Dating is a whole different ballgame.
Another issue is time. Ranchers and farmers are busy. On a ranch or farm, there’s always something that needs to be done or get fixed. And most ranchers and farmers have to be on 24/7 all year round.
It’s not a surprise then that when country singles go on to big dating app like Tinder, OkCupid and Match, they all too often just encounter people who don’t understand or appreciate their lifestyle. That’s the FarmersMatch difference!
How Does FarmersMatch Make Dating Easier for Country Folks?
FarmersMatch is built specifically for people who live and love the rural lifestyle. Unlike traditional dating apps that cater to urban crowds, FarmersMatch understands the unique challenges country folks face—long workdays, remote locations, and limited local options. Here’s how it makes dating easier:
Tailored for Rural Life
The app is designed with country living in mind. It connects farmers, ranchers, cowboys, cowgirls, and rural singles who truly understand each other’s way of life.
Location-Based Matching
FarmersMatch makes finding love in the countryside easy with smart, location-based matching. The app connects you with nearby country singles who share your lifestyle, values, and love for rural living.
Meet Anytime, Anywhere
Whether you’re out in the field, driving your truck, or riding a horse, you can use FarmersMatch to discover potential matches on the go. The app works wherever your rural life takes you.
Community-Oriented Features
In addition to matching, users can share passions, post updates, and explore what others are doing. This helps build a sense of community that extends beyond dating.
Real Profiles, Real People
With profile verification and lifestyle filters, you can find genuine, like-minded people who share your values, interests, and love of the land.