Jackson Gorland

I am a lifelong Michigander interested in growing trees like chestnuts, hazelnuts, oaks, walnuts, pawpaws, and more in a nursery and orchard setting. I have a Master's in Forestry from Michigan State and have been interested in agroforestry, perennial crops and organically grown/chemical-free food for a long time. I have detailed business plans written for multiple crops and land use types. I am especially interested in converting land once used for intensive, annual, commodity crops into agroforestry systems.

Preferred location: Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Genesee, Grand Traverse, Hillsdale, Iosco, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford

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

Jan 23, 2025