Family of 7 living on 4 acres (half is a wooded swamp) looking for land in northern MI to farm organically. We are hobby gardeners with chickens who are taking steps toward community-sufficiency. We want to expand our knowledge and expertise to provide organic eggs and produce to our community. Once experienced, we want to educate others on organic farming and partner with other like minded families to expand operations to include meat and dairy.
Preferred location: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Otsego, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Sale, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Apr 9, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 26-100 Acres
- 101-250 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
We love Jesus, people, and the earth. We want our kids to be raised outdoors as much as possible and to appreciate the hard work and reward of growing/raising/preserving our own food. While we can grow a lot on our 1.5 usable acres of land, there is so much more we wish to do. My husband works full time as a machinist but would like to do full time farming eventually. I left my career in 2024 to stay home with our kids (3 boys and 2 girls - ages newborn to 8 years old).
In 2026, we are focusing on improving our gardening skills through watching videos, reading, and visiting local farms. I am also learning sourdough and attempting to grow cut flowers. In 2027, we plan to be regularly selling produce at farmer’s markets. By 2028, we hope to be acquiring more land and are open to either operating from our home base in Charlevoix or moving all operations there depending on location. If there is an opportunity for mentorship, we would love that as well since we are self taught gardeners / backyard chicken raisers.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Part Time
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
