Mariah Mackie

I am a recent graduate with a horticulture degree looking to work with a current farmer on their land to gain genuine experience in the farming industry. I am hoping to gain enough experience to open my own farm in a few years.

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, Working arrangement with future partner

Nov 15, 2024

Desired Acreage

  • < 1 Acres
  • 1-5 Acres

Goals, Values, Vision

My goal is to gain worthwhile experience in the farming industry. I would like it to work for a farm with organic practices. I am hoping to open my own farm with organic practices that I would one day hope to turn into a teaching farm.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Formal agricultural education

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices