I am the chef of a tall ship and grew up working a family market garden. I am seeking acreage to supply our ship as we pursue a zero waste and 100% locally sourced food program which aligns with our environmental mission.
Preferred location: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease
Aug 28, 2025
Desired Acreage
- < 1 Acres
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I have decades of experience growing produce, mushrooms, and raising small livestock (chickens and rabbits). I am most skilled at intensive raised bed gardening and pasture centric livestock rearing.
My primary goal over the next three years is to entirely supply the egg and produce needs of the tall ship I cook for, but by year 3 I would like to offer low cost csa shares to income challenged families.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Current active business plan
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship
Mentoring
I am willing to mentor a farmer
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
I am a huge proponent of large scale raised bed gardening and pasture based poultry rearing. I only use organic soil amendments and targeted watering since creating viable topsoil, pasture conservation and water conservation are cornerstones of my farming practices.
