Deborah Donaldson

After working for many years in service and moving throughout the United States, I'm ready to move back home to Western Michigan and farm the land. I was raised on my Grandfather's farm, which is now my Uncle's. I'm very hard working and trained in senior home healthcare. I feel like I would be a great asset to any farm.

Preferred location: Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership

Jan 6, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Hay
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My goal would be a fully self sufficient farm. Eventually I want to have bees and with many different edible plants to feed them year round. Also be able to plant a large enough of a garden to help better feed our senior communities.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm internship/apprenticeship

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Conventional

I grew up on my Grandfather's sheep and hay farm in Gladwin. Back then, it was mostly organic farming.