Brian

Farmer Veteran with lots of experience. 4th generation. Livestock and specialty crops.

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, Lease to buy, Sale, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner

Apr 29, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Christmas Trees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Goats - Meat
  • Horses
  • Nursery Stock
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

Looking for a farm in West Michigan. I raise goats, hogs, donkeys and bees. I grow just about anything. I volunteer and sell small amounts locally. I'm ready for a bigger pond. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Part Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farm owner, Farm management, Formal agricultural education

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship, I am willing to mentor a farmer

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices