Alex Acres

We are a multi-generational, TC-based family of entrepreneurs working in the organic agricultural, food, and envirnmental education "industries". With many lifetimes worth of experience in small business, gardening/farming, and teaching in the region, we are seeking land to further the reach of our work.

Preferred location: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Wexford

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

Feb 17, 2026

Father Steve volunteers for our food scrap collection business. Presenting at Camp Compost Presenting at Camp Compost Vermiculture! Carter's Compost is a family business Four living generations are getting our hands in the soil Organic agricultural in Maple City Bear the Dog Organic transplants

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Irrigation/Water Access
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Organic crops
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Full Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farm management

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices

Primary experience in small-scale (certified and not) organic vegetable and animal operations, permaculture methods, small- to mid-scale organics composting, some orchard management/food forests, treatment-free beekeeping, maple syrup production, transplants production.