I hold an Associate Degree in Agribusiness and have experience working on blueberry, soybean, corn, and sugarcane farms in Michigan, Illinois, and Louisiana. My education emphasized agricultural production, marketing, retail agriculture, and cooperative management. Combined with a professional background in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, I offer a unique perspective on production, distribution, and farm business development.
Preferred location: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mason, Monroe, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Working arrangement with future partner
Jun 25, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I hold an Associate Degree in Agribusiness and have maintained a strong interest in farming, food systems, and rural economic development for more than 15 years. Throughout my career, I have worked in transportation, logistics, operations management, and supply chain-related fields, developing skills in planning, budgeting, equipment coordination, compliance, and business operations that I intend to apply to a successful farming enterprise.
My long-term goal is to transition into full-time farming through a combination of homesteading, diversified agriculture, and sustainable land stewardship. I am particularly interested in opportunities involving mixed-use farms, orchards, specialty crops, market gardening, agroforestry, poultry, and regenerative farming practices. I value soil health, conservation, responsible resource management, and building resilient local food systems.
I am actively seeking farmland, farm lease opportunities, lease-to-own arrangements, and farm transition partnerships in West Michigan, especially within Newaygo, Muskegon, and northern Kent Counties. I am open to working with retiring farmers who wish to see their land remain productive and cared for by the next generation.
My objective is not only to build a viable farm business but also to create a sustainable homestead that contributes to the local community while preserving agricultural land and rural heritage. I am committed to learning, collaboration, and developing a farm operation that can grow responsibly over time.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming, Current active business plan
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farm management, Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am willing to mentor a farmer
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional
My farming approach emphasizes soil health, nutrient management, and long-term sustainability. I have experience with composting, organic matter management, crop rotation, cover crops, and natural pest-control methods to reduce reliance on synthetic inputs where practical. My goal is to build productive, resilient soils that improve yields while protecting land resources for future generations.
I have applied these practices in gardens and small farm settings and am seeking opportunities to expand them to larger-scale operations. My livestock experience includes goats, sheep, and poultry, with particular interest in dairy and fiber goats, meat goats, and broiler production as part of a diversified farm system.
