Located in eastern Shiawassee County, Ben currently operates a row crop and hay business. Ben graduated from Michigan State with a degree in Agricultural Education, and is looking to grow his farm. He has experience with livestock and hopes to integrate them into the operation again. Focusing on soil health and nutrient management he utilizes strip till, and no till methods, while focusing on adding hay mixes to crop rotations.
Preferred location: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Lapeer, Livingston, Midland, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy
Aug 20, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 251-500 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I hope to add livestock back into my operation. I raised them while I was in college, I really need a barn/ facility to raise them. I would like to raise beef feeders, but have experience in a cow calf operation. Would like to grow my square bale business and have enough acres to justify a small square bale bundle machine to improve labor cost and combat labor availability issues.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Part Time
Farm Experience/Education
Farm owner, Farm management, Formal agricultural education
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Conventional
