Graduate of MSU agricultural engineering program. I currently work as a farm maintenance technician at Walters Gardens in Zeeland. I have worked on multiple organic vegetable farms throughout MI including one for a whole growing season. I have built multiple commercial hoop houses as well. Seeking to start a market garden on 1-2 acres.
Preferred location: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mason, Monroe, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Working arrangement with future partner
Feb 15, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 1-5 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Full Time
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
Will go beyond organic standards. More closely associated with “Real Organic” standards promoted in the Northeast
