Kate and Ken

We are a family of 5 looking for a small to midsize property, farm, or homestead. We live in Leelanau County , I am from Traverse City, and we would love to have a family farm in the Benzie/Leelanau/Grand Traverse county area.

Preferred location: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease to buy, Sale, Working arrangement with future partner

Jan 26, 2026

Hanging in the field The five of us cutting a Christmas tree Working in the veggie garden

Desired Acreage

  • 1-5 Acres
  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Aquaculture
  • Bees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Hemp
  • Nursery Stock
  • Organic crops
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Current active business plan

Farm Experience/Education

Farm internship/apprenticeship, Formal agricultural education

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic