Salina

Me and my husband live at home with my youngest daughter. We are trying to become more self sufficient and live off the land God provided us.

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, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner

Oct 5, 2026

Buff Rooster Water bath canning Garden harvest Daughter painting chickens nails Sharing garden harvest Beaker, my cross beak rooster Pizza from scratch Homemade pizza sauce Homemade butter Daughter brought chickens to school Garden harvest Painted nails again Homemade bread Eggs from our chickens Me and my husband

Desired Acreage

  • < 1 Acres
  • 1-5 Acres
  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres

Desired Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Organic crops
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

Me and my family have enjoyed homesteading and all the ways it has improved our lives. We want to expand and own our own home where we can have a large garden, livestock and more! Renting has its limitations, and even though our land lord has been very accommodating it just isn't the same as owning. We want to become more self sufficient, live off the land, provide healthier alternatives to others and just enjoy what God has provided us!

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

Organic Practices