The McBride Family

Family of 4 looking to relocate. My husband and I have always dreamed of having a farm. We have 2 little girls who we want to pass it down to in the future. We’ve always loved outdoors, animals, growing and all things of that nature. We don’t have much knowledge, we’d be looking for someone to mentor us. We’re ready to do the hard work and learn the trade. We didn’t come from a family of farmers, but my native grandmother has taught me all she knows. Please consider taking us under your wing.

Preferred location: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Wexford

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

Oct 13, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres
  • 251-500 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Christmas Trees
  • Flowers
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Grains
  • Hemp
  • Marijuana
  • Organic crops
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional