My dream is to run a small scale grazing dairy using “natural methods” to achieve high animal welfare. I believe in cows raising calves and lots of enrichment for the cows. I’d also love to do ag education/agrotourism.
Preferred location: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Bay, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Wexford
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Working arrangement with future partner
Jul 4, 2024
Desired Acreage
- 5-10 Acres
- 11-25 Acres
- 26-100 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
My dream is to run a small scale grazing dairy using “natural methods” to achieve high animal welfare. I believe in cows raising calves and lots of enrichment for the cows. I’d also love to do ag education/agrotourism.
Currently I have a small herd with 13 cows that I am currently renting pasture for. As a first generation farmer and a recent college grad accessing land is my biggest challenge. I would especially love to find land I can live on site with.
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Part Time
Farm Experience/Education
Farm employee, Farm management, Formal agricultural education
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
Farming Method
Organic Practices, Conventional
I believe in some aspects the natural approach is better, mostly those that encourage natural behaviors improving animal welfare. I don’t necessarily agree with all organic practices like being anti-GMO and not allowing antibiotics for sick animals.
