Nicholas Cotton

Eager, first-generation livestock producer looking to connect with experienced landowners to learn, lease pasture, and build a sustainable family farm.

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: Lease to buy, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner

Jul 22, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • 1-5 Acres
  • 5-10 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Flowers
  • Fruit Trees
  • Hay
  • Horses
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

My ultimate vision is to build a healthy, outdoor lifestyle for my family while actively servicing our local community with fresh, sustainably raised food. I am driven to build a productive, high-welfare ranching operation that I can eventually pass down to my children. I deeply value hard work, animal welfare, and natural land stewardship, and I want to spend my life nurturing livestock, cultivating the soil, and enjoying the outdoors.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices