My fiance and myself are both EMTs. We are looking to move our children away from the stress of the city to raise them in a better way.
Preferred location: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Oakland, Osceola, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease to buy, Mentorship
Sep 12, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
As a family of five, our goal is to establish a farm that not only provides food and income but also creates a way of life rooted in hard work, responsibility, and respect for the land. We want to raise our children in an environment where they can learn the value of growing their own food, caring for animals, and working together as a family.
Our ambition is to build a small, sustainable farm that produces healthy food for our community while teaching our children practical skills and a deep connection to nature. We hope to create a place where they can grow up surrounded by open spaces, fresh air, and the rewards of honest workâvalues we believe will guide them throughout their lives.
Farming is not just a career path for us, but a calling to live simply, work meaningfully, and give back to the land that sustains us. By starting this farm, we aim to create a legacy of stewardship, resilience, and family unity.
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
It's not farming. However I have planted and maintained a garden every year for the last 20 years. A mentorship would be ideal.
