Dustin Ackley

I'm 33 and have a wife with 2 kids. I am looking to utilize the land for a personal farm to help teach my children how to live off the earth. I grew up on a family farm raising cattle and tending to a garden. I want to share those experiences with my children and friends and keep the land from developing into more urban area. I am not originally from Michigan and would love to help conserve farmland here locally.

Preferred location: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Osceola, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola

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

Nov 2, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Goats - Meat
  • Grains
  • Horses
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

I am wanting to have a small farm for homesteading. I wouldn't mind it including woodland for hunting and timber. I value my family, faith, and friends. I want to show my children how great this world God gave us truly is and how we can take care of it.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm management

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Conventional