Claire Vestrand

Looking to make the jump to farming full time.

Preferred location: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford

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

Nov 2, 2024

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Irrigation/Water Access

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers

Goals, Values, Vision

Peace corps agriculture volunteer, organic farm experience, raw milk experience . CSA/farmers market sales, dairy goats, poultry, fruit, flowers, organic produce. 

Looking to start on my own and leave dead end serving job to farm full time. Large interest in dairy and poultry. Vision of artesian cheeses, baked goods, Organic eggs of every shade. Prosciutto. Smoked meats. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Part Time, Current active business plan

Farm Experience/Education

Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farm management

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices

Raw milk/ herdshares)