Michelle L Young

I would like to find land outside of the city. I have experience with fowl and ruminants. I grow organically. I'm looking in Southeast Michigan for land on 11-25 acres.

Preferred location: Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne

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

Oct 22, 2024

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Farmer Housing
  • Irrigation/Water Access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Marijuana
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

I have some hands-on training with fowl and ruminants and have no issues putting them on the table. My goal is to be self-sufficient I have fallen in love with food forests. I grow all organic and would like to learn more about growing food commercially. My husband and I are city kids that find peace in our solitude, plants, and animals. We are dying to be on acreage, but the credit score is almost impossible. My husband is an engineer for the Millwrights Union currently so a lease to own is doable. But we are open to many possibilities.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm internship/apprenticeship, Farm management

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship, I am willing to mentor a farmer

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices