Farm-curious for over 10 years, looking for a way to jump in that includes a holistic plan for my parents and my kid to be supported over the arc of my career. I hear that it’s hard, thankless, and there’s no money in it, and I want to do it anyway. I’m planning on tapping into the energy I get from being spiritually aligned with my work to get me through the things that might drive a person crazy. I am open to owner financed deals and renting to own.
Preferred location: Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Working arrangement with future partner
Sep 3, 2025
Desired Acreage
- 1-5 Acres
- 5-10 Acres
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
I am seeking to create a vertically integrated agricultural co-op that eventually owns facilities to process, sell, and distribute all of its own value-added products. The co-op would use some of its profits to help train and support the next generation of food producers. We might also help the community to process their own food using our equipment. If it does extremely well, I would love to replicate the model.
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
Open to suggestions, although I would prefer to work toward a future that reduces inputs as much as possible, including orchard/nut production and forest-based products. I get a lot of inspiration from permaculture, indigenous agroforestry, and small scale organic market gardens.
