Elizabeth's Farm

My great-grandmother was a 3rd generation farmer in SHIWASSEE COUNTY since the late 1800s she grew everything organic and never used chemicals. My daughter, her husband, and granddaughter would like to grow organic food and flowers. We would even consider making a place where others can join in. Selling our crops to locals and restaurants. Would like to maybe take over land and farm and lease till we can buy through our local programs excellent credit. Must have at least one house on property and barn.

Preferred location: Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne

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

Mar 20, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Farmer Housing
  • Irrigation/Water Access
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Aquaculture
  • Bees
  • Christmas Trees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Horses
  • Organic crops
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My greatgrandmother was a 3rd generation farmer I. SHIWASSEE COUNTY since the late 1800s she grew everything organic never used chemicals. Me my daughter her husband and granddaughter would like to grow organic food and flowers ,no meat . We would even consider making a place where others can join in. Selling our crops to locals and restaurants.  Would like to maybe take over land and farm and lease till we can buy through our local programs excellent credit . Must have at least one house on property and barn . Will work with farmers to mentor us. We would also like to grow enough to donate to local food banks . Any ideas would be appreciated.  Have some homestead experience . Thank you everyone.

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

Certified Organic, Organic Practices