I am looking for 10+ acres ideally to purchase in 2025-2026 for a farm/research project. I would like to grow vegetables, fruit, and American hazelnuts. I have 15+ years experience working in agriculture, mainly on organic vegetable, fruit, nuts, and small scale livestock farms. Interested in almost any location throughout Michigan.
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
Jan 27, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
Crops interested in growing:
Corn (for tortillas), Dry beans, vegetables and vegetable seeds, Fruit, Nuts, Pork, and Chickens for eggs and maybe meat.
Value added products/commercial kitchen:
Maple syrup, cooking classes, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, tortillas, salad dressing.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farm management
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Certified Organic, Organic Practices
