Looking for a small Michigan farm or homestead to grow food, raise animals, and build a sustainable, productive farm over time. Interested in organic growing, gardening, small livestock, regenerative practices, and caring for the land long-term. Open to purchasing, leasing, or other land arrangements.
Preferred location: Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease to buy, Sale, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Oct 7, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
- 101-250 Acres
- 251-500 Acres
- 501-1000 Acres
- >1000 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
My goal is to create a small, productive farm focused on growing food naturally, improving the soil, and becoming increasingly self-sufficient. I am interested in growing a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, fruit, and other crops, while also raising chickens and potentially adding other small livestock over time. I want to use organic and regenerative growing methods, composting, natural soil building, and other practices that improve the land rather than deplete it.
I am looking for a property where I can put down roots and build gradually. I enjoy learning, working with my hands, gardening, caring for animals, and finding practical ways to make the most of what is available. Long term, I would like the farm to provide food for myself while also creating opportunities to sell or share what I produce locally.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Part Time
Farm Experience/Education
Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship, I am willing to mentor a farmer
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
My goal is to create a diverse, productive farm using organic and regenerative farming methods that work with the land and build healthier soil over time. I am especially interested in no-till or low-till growing, composting, cover crops, crop rotation, companion planting, mulching, and using leaves, wood chips and other natural materials to continually add organic matter back into the soil. I am also interested in incorporating permaculture principles, native and perennial plants, pollinator habitat, and growing methods that reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
I would like to grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers, with chickens incorporated into the farm and the possibility of other livestock as the farm grows. Animals can also be part of the land-management system through rotational grazing, natural fertilization and pest control where appropriate.
My long-term goal is to build a farm that becomes more productive and self-sustaining over time, while improving soil health, biodiversity and the overall condition of the land. I am very interested in both traditional farming knowledge and practical older methods, while continuing to learn and adapt based on what works best for the property and Michigan's growing conditions.
