Large family raising children to live from land and create businesses, learn trades and skills, and volunteer in emergency services to support community. Currently working in concrete, carpentry, canine search and rescue training, caregiving, medical missionary, and firefighting/first responder certification. In past, have spent decades with computers, printing machines, and driving with certifications. Experience with gardening, teaching, and some animal husbandry. Looking to serve and help!
Preferred location: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Jan 16, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Goals, Values, Vision
Envision a self-sustaining farm with both crops and animals, along with possibly fish and bees to support itself and the local community along with operating several businesses like woodworking, crafting, training courses, selling natural products, providing skilled labor, or other such that would help sustain and promote the farm and community.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
Farm internship/apprenticeship
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
