David and Brittany Maggrett

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

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farmer Housing
  • Irrigation/Water Access
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Christmas Trees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land

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