Adrian Barnes

I grew up in rose township (Oakland county) and always had a passion for working the land. Im 28 years old and have 10 years of experience doing landscaping, working at tree farms/nurseries, gardening, and doing habitat restoration. I am looking for an opportunity to take on and preserve someone’s farm.

Preferred location: Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease to buy, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner

Oct 6, 2026

Me in my grandparents small woods that I manage as habitat

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farmer Housing
  • Farm Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Irrigation/Water Access
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Christmas Trees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Meat
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Nursery Stock
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

Although my experience is most heavily in tree farming/plant nursery operations, I’m open to many different types of farming and have an interest in food production. I also raised chickens, turkeys, ducks, and pheasants as a kid. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional