From Family to Community, Planting Seeds of Hope! This farm will be more than a place to grow food; it will be a place of hope, healing, and compassion. What begins as a blessing for my family will become a blessing to the community. My calling is to feed the hungry, care for widows and orphans, and support the vulnerable. Through faith, generosity, and hard work, this land will nourish lives, restore hope, and remind every person they are valued, loved, and never alone.
Preferred location: Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, Van Buren
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership
Oct 21, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
From Family to Community: Planting Seeds of Hope
Jeff and I both grew up as military brats, where we learned the value of service, sacrifice, and caring for others. Jeff carried that tradition forward in the United States Navy.
Together, we raised two children into adulthood, helped finish raising our niece, and now care for my mother and my brother, who has special needs. Service and compassion are woven into who we are, and we feel called to carry that love beyond our own home and into our community.
As an elected official, I’ve dedicated myself to serving others and advocating for those whose voices often go unheard. Our dream is a farm that becomes a place of provision, purpose, hope, and healing for our family and our neighbors.
Our Mission
- A Loving Home for My Brother: A safe, nurturing place where he can live with dignity, love, and purpose.
- Refuge for Those in Hardship: Temporary shelter, encouragement, and connection to resources for individuals and families facing homelessness or crisis.
- Belonging for People with Special Needs: Meaningful work, life skills, and community.
- Fresh Food for Our Neighbors: Fruits and vegetables shared with widows, seniors, and families facing food insecurity.
- Honor and Healing for Veterans: Connection, support, and access to resources for those who served.
Our Heart
We want to turn this land into a living mission, where family care grows into community care. Through faith, compassion, and hard work, we hope to grow more than food: to grow hope, restore dignity, and plant seeds of love and service that flourish for generations.
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Part Time
Farm Experience/Education
Farm internship/apprenticeship
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices
