Compact farm aimed at producing locally grown produce through CSA while supporting differently-abled youth of the community.
Preferred location: Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Aug 10, 2026
Desired Acreage
- < 1 Acres
- 1-5 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I am looking to combine my years of personal gardening, MSU Master Gardener trainee experience, as 11 years of school board trustee, and parent of three sons with varying degrees of struggle within the public school system into a productive compact farm that welcomes differently-abled youth of our community to learn life skills and generate healthy local food.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Conventional
