Scott

I grew up on a dairy farm in central Wisconsin. We lost the farm in 1984 and moved to MO. I have been a truck driver for the past 37 years. Lately, I have been yearning to get back to a farm for peace and quiet sometimes. I'm so tired of the rat race and disrespect of other drivers on the road. I am able to run most types of machinery and willing to learn more. Just looking to get a chance to experience farming again just don't want to milk cows anymore but everything would be great.

Preferred location: Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner

Oct 30, 2025

Desired Acreage

  • 5-10 Acres
  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres
  • 251-500 Acres
  • 501-1000 Acres
  • >1000 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Electrical Access
  • Farmer Housing

Desired Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Meat
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Horses
  • Nursery Stock
  • Organic crops
  • Sheep
  • Timber/Forest Land
  • Turfgrasses
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

I was never able to build a trucking company, so I want to build a farm. I am not afraid of hard work and I'm always willing to help in whatever capacity I can. I don't like watching others working if I can help.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm owner

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices, Conventional

I love the organic foods but we used chemicals to produce the corn and hay we produced for our animals on the farm.