Shepherd's Garden

Hay, native seed production, sheep, and contract grazing

Preferred location: Allegan, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Van Buren

Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Lease, Lease to buy, Sale

Aug 10, 2024

Desired Acreage

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Hay
  • Nursery Stock
  • Sheep

Goals, Values, Vision

We began as a family sheep farm in 2007 and incorporated in 2018. This woman-owned small business produces hair sheep lambs for genetic seed stock and for fine dining experiences, as well as producing hay and propagating native seeds and plants for wholesale. We offer an array of ecological services and consulting packages around conservation grazing, certified applications, prescribed burning, and forage planning.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Full Time, Current active business plan

Farm Experience/Education

Farm owner, Farm management, Formal agricultural education

Mentoring

I am willing to mentor a farmer

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Organic Practices, Conventional