Maggie

I was built for farm life! I love physical labor. Currently, I am a school teacher, but it's always been my dream to end up on a farm. My 1st job (age 12) was at a produce stand (employee for 10yrs) & I have worked on & off at the same greenhouse for over 20 years, selling vegetables & flowers. I am passionate, driven, loyal, honest, and can preserve through just about anything. My strong work ethic is a rarity these days!

Preferred location: Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne

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

Jul 2, 2026

Desired Acreage

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

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Organic crops
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My vision is two-fold:

  1. Have a few acres and grow fruit, herbs, spices, vegetables, maybe flowers too. Have chickens and bees, maybe goats as well.
  2. Airbnb / Women's Sanctuary 
  • Organic Farming
  • Farming Techniques & Strategies that preserve and protect

This is my vision, but I'm open to other ideas.

I would love the opportunity to have a mentor to learn from and then eventually take over the "reins" -  Or something similar to this. 

Ultimately, I want farm that will provide a livelihood for me and give me an opportunity to give back in some big way.

Having a farm was a dream, but now it has become more of a mission. One purpose I have in this life has always been to help others, which is why I became a teacher. I want to pivot from helping children to helping women. 

 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices