Johnson Family Oasis

We are a family of five hoping to find land to start farming crops to sell at local markets and to work other various crafts or trades.

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, Working arrangement with future partner

Mar 13, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 1-5 Acres
  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Marijuana
  • Organic crops
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

The future for our family is to grow and provide enough food for ourselves to sustain life and produce goods for our community. I have worked farms since a little boy, now I'm a father to three boys of my own and I want to show them that way of life.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices