Johan Broodryk

I am a passionate farmer from South Africa seeking some acres to farm on. My biggest passion in life is farming and I have grown a verity of vegetables, Tomatoes, cabbage, green beans, green peppers, and maize. I am extremely driven and hard working. I only need a opportunity to acreage with irrigation and the rest will follow.

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, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford

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

Aug 3, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Farmer Housing
  • Farm Equipment
  • Irrigation/Water Access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Pigs
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My vision is to make vegetable more affordable for a healthier living for all. 

Long term I would love green houses and to be one of the biggest vegetable farmers in Michigan or the states. 

We are big on family and loves the outdoors and hands in the dirt. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Full Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm owner

Mentoring

I am willing to mentor a farmer

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional

I always farm with the future of my children in mind. 

Always look after the earth.