Erik May

Career military member looking to get out of suburbia (living in a neighborhood) and raise livestock with my 3 sons as they're approaching an age where they can help and learn. I grew up farming but have been researching/networking in the agriculture industry for the last couple years while working a day job.

Preferred location: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Wexford

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

Oct 14, 2024

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Grains
  • Horses
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices