I'm currently looking for a retirement dream. I'm currently active duty Navy. I'd like to do is start a small family farm with my wife and two children focusing on a seasonal pumpkin patch.
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 to buy, Sale
Jul 2, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I'm currently at 15 years Active Duty Navy. In about 5 years, I'm expecting to retire. I would like to run a small family farm with my wife and two children. We would ultimately like to run a pumpkin patch with multiple activities throughout the year. Possibly a Christmas Tree section as well if the land permits.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
I don't have a farming method and cannot say I have any agricultural experience. I am willing to learn and work hard to be successful achieving my goal though.
