Charlie McKenzie

Hello! I’m a self proclaimed GrowGetter that has been operating farms and CEA operations for 11 years around the country. With a degree in ornamental horticulture from UGA and the commercial experience of working with the top performing businesses in the industry, I am poised to make something in michigan monetarily profitable while conserving and promoting nature’s beauty and resources.

Preferred location: Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership

Aug 26, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Irrigation/Water Access

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

I am a husband and father of two. We are a farming family that “Farms Around & Finds Out”. We subscribe to living soil and sustainable farming practices. We are proficient at growing and marketing ornamental flowers as well as leafy greens, herbs & spices, tomato, pepper, and cucumbers. I have had less experience with animal husbandry but have spent time studying Joel Salatin’s books and am prepared to apply the knowledge for laying hens, broiler chickens, beef cows, and sheep. Our goal is to start with in ground cut flowers, leafy greens, herbs and spices. Eventually building some alternative energy greenhouse structures for year round production of high value greens and fruits like strawberries. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Full Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm management

Mentoring

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

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices

No till, roller crimp, mulch heavy and natural sustainable practices