Gates Family Farm/Gates Garden School and Academy

Home school Family looking to start a micro school in Michigan. Focus on Nature, Farming, Forest and sustainability to cultivate a deep love for creation and the earth in children at a very young age. So just like the bees-We will create new generations of hard workers to care for the planet and its inhabitants.

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

Aug 26, 2024

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Aquaculture
  • Bees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Grains
  • Organic crops
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming, Current active business plan

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional