Owning a farm has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I’m looking for more than just a property, as I want a place to build a home, grow a garden, raise animals, and create a peaceful, self-sufficient life. I’d love to take a piece of land with character and potential and turn it into a lasting family homestead through hard work, care, and a little bit of dreaming.
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 to buy, Sale, Mentorship
Sep 22, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
My goal is to build a working family farm and learn to care for the land and animals properly. I’d love to raise cattle, pigs, chickens, and ducks, along with planting a large orchard with a variety of fruit trees and growing a garden. I value hard work, stewardship, self-sufficiency, and building something that can grow over generations. My vision is a thriving homestead where the land, animals, and family all have room to flourish.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming, Current active business plan
Farm Experience/Education
Farm internship/apprenticeship, Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Certified Organic, Organic Practices
I want to practice sustainable, natural farming methods with a focus on organic practices and responsible land stewardship. I’d like to raise animals with plenty of space, prioritize quality feed and natural care, and avoid growth hormones. I’m interested in rotational grazing, composting, healthy soil management, and growing as much of our own feed and produce as practical.
