I am looking for acreage, of mainly clay, to build an aquaculture farm composed of earthen ponds about 3ft maximum depth.
Preferred location: Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Working arrangement with future partner
Jun 3, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
- 101-250 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming, Current active business plan
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional
PREFERRED SITE CHARACTERISTICS
- Topography: Gentle slopes <5% for pond systems
- Soil: Clay content for pond sealing, stable for construction
- Water access: Reliable groundwater or surface water rights
- Utilities: Electricity access within 1,000 feet
- Road access: Year-round vehicle access for deliveries
- Zoning: Agricultural or commercial zoning compliance
