My idea is simple: grow hemp. Hemp is an incredibly versatile crop with potential applications across construction, manufacturing, automotive materials, bio-based products, and energy. That versatility creates an opportunity for farmers to participate in an emerging supply chain rather than relying solely on traditional crops. Imagine turning portions of existing farmland into a source of raw material for the next generation of American manufacturing. Hemp can produce strong, lightweight fibe
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, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Sep 22, 2026
Desired Acreage
- < 1 Acres
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
- 101-250 Acres
- 251-500 Acres
- 501-1000 Acres
- >1000 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
My vision is to build a farming operation centered on hemp and its potential to become a sustainable, innovative agricultural resource for the future.
I see hemp as more than a crop. I see it as the foundation of a broader farm-to-industry opportunity. Its versatility could support the development of more affordable, sustainable materials for transportation, automotive manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, and other industries. I want to help explore those possibilities while building a productive and responsible farming operation.
My long-term goal is to establish and expand a hemp farm while developing a strong understanding of every part of the business—from soil preparation, planting, and crop management to harvesting, processing, marketing, and building relationships with manufacturers and other end users. I am prepared to begin at the ground level, learn the fundamentals, and steadily develop the knowledge and skills required to operate successfully.
I am also interested in the research and innovation opportunities surrounding hemp. I would like to explore how hemp fibers and other plant-based materials could contribute to lighter automotive composites, sustainable building products, alternatives to petroleum-based materials, and other technologies that benefit future generations. My interest in these applications is grounded in both curiosity and practical experience.
Although my background is not traditional farming, it has prepared me to contribute in meaningful ways. I have spent years working in the automotive and cannabis industries, gaining experience with vehicles, consumer products, sales, customer relationships, and an industry that has required adaptability within a developing regulatory and commercial environment. I have also worked with my hands, solved mechanical problems, built creative projects, and developed practical solutions when resources were limited. These experiences have strengthened my problem-solving skills, work ethic, and ability to adapt.
I am a hands-on learner who is willing to work hard and learn from experienced farmers. I understand that successful agriculture requires patience, consistency, attention to detail, and the ability to respond to changing conditions. I am ready to listen, ask questions, accept guidance, and apply what I learn. At the same time, I hope to bring my interests in automotive technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation to the operation.
Ultimately, I do not want merely to grow a crop. I want to help grow an industry.
I believe American agriculture can play an important role in developing the materials and technologies our future depends on. My goal is to build an operation that creates value for farmers while contributing to more sustainable solutions in transportation, manufacturing, construction, and everyday life.
I am seeking the opportunity to learn, work, and build toward that vision from the ground up.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship, I am willing to mentor a farmer
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Conventional
My vision is to develop a soil-focused industrial hemp farm using certified fiber hemp varieties and responsible, sustainable farming practices. I would begin with soil testing and land preparation, using crop rotation, cover crops, reduced tillage, and responsible nutrient management to maintain healthy soil.
The hemp would be planted densely in the spring and managed throughout the growing season through field monitoring, responsible weed and pest management, and efficient water use. At maturity, the crop would be harvested specifically for its strong stalk fibers, then properly retted, dried, and baled for processing.
My long-term goal is to connect the farm directly to the manufacturing industry by developing hemp fiber for applications such as automotive composites, construction materials, packaging, and other petroleum-based material alternatives. I believe the greatest opportunity is not simply growing hemp, but developing a farm-to-factory supply chain that creates new value for farmers while helping produce more sustainable materials for future generations.
I would approach the operation by learning from experienced farmers, agricultural specialists, and processors while gradually developing the equipment, knowledge, and infrastructure needed to scale the operation responsibly.
