Jerry

I have had a small amount of land, raised chickens and grew my vegetable garden. I am looking for larger area to pass on to my kids.

Preferred location: Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy

Feb 5, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Farmer Housing

Desired Land Usage

  • Aquaculture
  • Bees
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Sheep

Goals, Values, Vision

To teach my children and grandchildren to live grow their own food. To raise animals again. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

I detassled corn during my high school years.