Stephanie & Rich

We are a husband & wife team looking to lease or buy 10+ acres, open to a farm transition arrangement. We're excited to meet you and discuss our business plan! We will improve and invest in your land and community using regenerative farming practices with pasture-raised cattle, hogs, and poultry.

Preferred location: Antrim, Benzie, Clare, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Osceola, Roscommon, Wexford

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

Dec 9, 2024

Desired Acreage

  • 11-25 Acres
  • 26-100 Acres
  • 101-250 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farmer Housing
  • Farm Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Irrigation/Water Access
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Fruit Trees
  • Pigs
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat

Goals, Values, Vision

Our Goals: 

  • Build a regenerative farm 
  • Scale up operations to primarily raise pasture cows, pigs and chickens
  • Improve and beautify the land
  • Co-own a profitable sustainable business and improve our family's quality of life

Our Values: 

  • Have a positive impact on the land
  • Connect with and grow the local economy
  • Respect livestock and nature
  • Enjoy life and the beautiful Michigan countryside

Our Vision: Create a thriving, sustainable farm ecosystem and business that improves the land, produces nutrient dense foods for our neighbors, connects with the community and provides for our family. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

Farm internship/apprenticeship

Farming Plans and Practices

We plan to only farm regeneratively. We are open to organic farming practices if the farm is already certified.