Heinitz Family Farm

We are a young family seeking a farm to move our dairy herd to (consisting of 70 jerseys, cows to calves) or just mentorship on how to navigate farm transition planning. My family has a dairy in Clinton County and we are currently trying to decide if we take over the family farm or if there is in an opportunity in Southwest MI, where we are currently living, to start our own operation. Any help or advice is appreciated!

Preferred location: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, St. Joseph, Van Buren

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Sale, Working arrangement with future partner

Aug 20, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Dairy

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Part Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm owner, Farm management, Formal agricultural education

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Conventional