As I approach retirement from the military Julie and I have a goal to establish a sustainable farm that grows lavender and cut flowers, raises poultry for eggs and meat, goats for milk, bees for pollination and honey, and sheep for wool and meat. Additionally, the farm will operate a therapeutic petting farm that visits schools to provide interactive experiences for children with special needs and offer field trips to educate students about sustainable farming practices.
Preferred location: Ingham, Livingston, Washtenaw
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease to buy, Working arrangement with future partner
Aug 25, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
Our mission is to cultivate lavender & various cut flowers, raise small flocks of poultry for eggs and meat, and care for goats for milk production. We also plan to keep bees for pollinators, honey production and raise sheep for wool and meat. In addition, we aim to create a therapeutic petting farm that travels to schools, offering interactive experiences for children with special needs. We will also aim to provide field trip opportunities for schools, where students can engage with animals and learn about sustainable farming practices
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Part Time, Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
We are open to learning and haven't fully set our goals. I retire from the military in the spring of 2029 & that is when we plan to go full into farming.
