Joshua Chilcote

Looking for a farm / farm land north of Grand Rapids area. With a mixture of fruit trees and open area to grow mixture of crops for food production of mainstay meals. Perhaps livestock area as well.

Preferred location: Kent, Newaygo

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

May 29, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Grains
  • Organic crops
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

Planting diversified crops that help meet the needs of the surrounding area families. With long term goals of packaging food that is almost meal ready in a way that is less processed and can be stored for long term. Utilizing practices like freeze drying dehydrating canning and organic farming processes to have more healthy foods available that are more convenient for the end user and reduce the need for inputs such as commercial fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. 

Also would like to add line of seasonal beverages made from ingredients from the farm fermented and sparkling waters.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Full Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices

Currently working in indoor farming setting. Square Roots CEA

Would like to utilize the land similar to how Mid Lake farms uses it.