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
Desired Land Usage
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)