James G Hendrickson

I’m 25 years old, father of 3. I am inexperienced with a drive and willingness to learn how to become a Farmer for my country, and my family.

Preferred location: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Wexford

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

Jan 13, 2025

Desired Acreage

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

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Goats - Meat
  • Timber/Forest Land

Goals, Values, Vision

My goal for now is to learn how to become a Great Farmer. I would work to bring innovation to American Agriculture. After Learning how to manage a farm and execute the duties of a Farmer. I want to purchase a large Ranch around 100+ Acres, I want to Raise Bison for Milk and Meat. I want to keep bees, Chickens, Sheep. Any and All animals I Raise for their meat I want to learn how to process my own animals. My grandfather was a butcher he owned the Butcher Block in Mt. Pleasant for years until his Death. Growing up I observed his operation and want something like it on my farm. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming, Current active business plan

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic

I have never been a Farmer before but considering in my future I want to own a Ranch I would say Organic. Animals produce all the fertilizer we need so long as it it collected and stored properly. There are also many techniques to ward away pests organically.