Building Community

Seeking a partner interested in creating a community-focused public garden or market garden that provides fresh food and educational opportunities for the local community.

Preferred location: Bay, Midland, Saginaw

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

Jun 29, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • < 1 Acres
  • 1-5 Acres
  • 5-10 Acres

Desired Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Organic crops
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My goal is to steward a property that connects with the surrounding community through fresh, locally grown food. I am passionate about organic farming and permaculture, creating diverse, sustainable growing systems that benefit both the land and the people who rely on it.

At heart, I'm a gardener who dreams of taking the next step. Whether it's transforming an unused parcel into a thriving community garden or building a market garden that helps fund educational programs on growing food and self-reliance, I'm eager to make a meaningful impact. I've outgrown my backyard garden and am looking for a new opportunity where I can focus on farming—not operating heavy equipment, but cultivating healthy soil, healthy food, and stronger communities.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices

Would love to bring back some old heirloom apple/heirloom varieties to market.