Andrew LaPerre

Looking to start my own farm and would love to gain experience and connections prior to doing so.

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

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

Nov 19, 2024

Andrew

Desired Acreage

  • 1-5 Acres
  • 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

  • Aquaculture
  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Goats - Meat
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Horses
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My vision is to get out of the corporate world since I am already burnt out. The long term goal is to open a restaurant as well, but I want to try to supply it from our family farm as much as possible. Step one is setup a market farm and make that my career before the restaurant. We have a small garden and have been learning as we go. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

I would like to focus on organics.