Jade Hamilton

Experienced organic farmer seeking small parcel to start a market-garden and children's farm-education facility/summer camp.

Preferred location: Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne

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

Oct 25, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farmer Housing
  • Fencing
  • Irrigation/Water Access
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

I am seeking the opportunity to lease a small parcel to sustainably grow a variety of fruits and vegetables while taking care to improve the land. I would also utilize the land to host "farm to table" kid and adult educational classes.

I would like the opportunity to tend a portion of land, planting and/or tending to fruit trees, perennial and annual crops,  for edible and educational purposes. It would be nice to have a shed/barn/greenhouse or have the ability to erect one but not necessary. I would like to also raise a small amount of rabbits and chickens for land fertilizing and educational purposes. 

The ideal piece of property would also have some forest land in order to go on hikes, forage, and practice plant/tree/animal identification.

I am open to negotiating lease terms and would be happy to offer either a monthly rental payment or contribute 1–2 days per week of farm labor in exchange for use of the land. 

I’m committed to creating a mutually beneficial arrangement that supports both the educational goals of the program and the ongoing needs of the farm.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Part Time, Current active business plan

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship, I am willing to mentor a farmer

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices