Ben Woollin (Porkshire Farms)

Hello, we are passionate about raising animals in a natural way to produce healthy food. I currently raise pigs, sheep, and chickens on rented ground and have a background in dairy but am looking for a mentor with a farm that I could take over some day. Thanks

Preferred location: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren

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

Dec 23, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Timber/Forest Land

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Part Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm owner

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices