I am a young farmer from Centreville, Michigan, with 5+ years of experience in small-scale organic vegetable farming in Southern Michigan and the Hudson Valley of New York. I want to build a CSA vegetable operation that is simple and focused.
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, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Nov 25, 2025
Desired Acreage
- < 1 Acres
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I have 5+ seasons of experience with Organic Practices in small-scale vegetable production. Most recently, I apprenticed at Sisters Hill Farm, in New York, mentored by David Hambleton. Using his systems and practices, I believe that small-scale vegetable production can be managed efficiently, ecologically, and profitably, while still providing outstanding affordable produce to customers. I believe that my strength as a farmer is my willingness to intelligently change a system, method, or market in order to achieve efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Full Time
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Certified Organic, Organic Practices
I have practical experience in Organic Practices, but I understand that Certified Organic processes are useful for procuring certain markets. I believe both can be practical for the financial success of small-scale farms, without compromising on ecological and health-oriented goals. I also see small/full-sized tractor usage as a necessary component to healthy and reasonable workloads.
