Mike Westra

My name is Mike Westra. I’m 29 years old. I’ve been married for seven years. My wife, Amber and I have five children whom we love and treasure. I went to college for science, education, but have been in the construction trades since graduation. I’m a house painter. I’m a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. I’ve recently come to the opinion that much of the sickness in our society is coming out of the way we produce and process food. I believe that one of the best things I can do for society is produce good, clean, delicious food for people to eat. I would also like to be near my family to care for them and teach them while I work.

Preferred location: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership

Jul 7, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres
  • 251-500 Acres
  • 501-1000 Acres
  • >1000 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Hay
  • Hemp
  • Organic crops
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • 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