Daniel Soto

Starting a family cattle ranch from scratch. Raising grass-fed Angus and American Wagyu the right way. Building something real for my kids to grow up on, work, and one day run themselves. This land, this herd, this life — it’s staying in the family for generations. Roots. Hard work. Beef. That’s it

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

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

Nov 18, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres
  • 251-500 Acres
  • 501-1000 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Farmer Housing
  • Farm Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Irrigation/Water Access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Goats - Meat
  • Horses
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers

Goals, Values, Vision

Build a multi-generational grass-fed cattle ranch that’s 100% owned and operated by my family. Start small, grow steady, pay it forward to my kids and their kids. One day this place will have our name on the gate and our brand on every steak

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional