Jeremiah Commons (Tony Mayotte | Co-founder)

We're a nonprofit formed to start and operate a conservation cemetery and land commons in southern Michigan. We're looking for land in which to plant our vision-a space to restore the land and our relationship with it.

Preferred location: Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw, Wayne

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

Feb 28, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Flowers
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Hay
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

While our first priority is to create a conservation cemetery--a nature preserve and space for natural burial--our long term vision is to create a space for other stewardship activities like farm incubation, hands on nutrition education, and regenerative agriculture.

If you're interested, you can find out more at www.jeremiahcommons.org

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices