Tia Vasilenko

We are the Vasilenko family of five with a true passion for farming. As aspiring first-generation farmers, we hope to keep American farmland in the hands of families and local farmers. We’re open to all conversations and opportunities to make our dream a reality and keep our land productive for generations to come!

Preferred location: Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Wexford

Desired Transitional Agreement: Lease, Lease to buy, Sale, Working arrangement with future partner

Oct 30, 2026

Desired Acreage

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

Desired Land Usage

  • Bees
  • Cattle - Beef
  • Cattle - Dairy
  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Hay
  • Organic crops
  • Poultry - Layers
  • Poultry - Meat
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

We found healing through growing our own food and discovering the benefits of fresh produce and raw milk. Farming and homesteading are more than hobbies to us; they’re a way of life rooted in our values, health, and connection to the land. We hope to find farmland we can steward with passion and care, build a lasting legacy for our children, and pass down traditional farming knowledge to future generations. Our dream is to become more self-sufficient, step away from the conventional American food system, and share the wholesome food we produce with our community.

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Part Time

Farm Experience/Education

Farm employee, Farm owner

Farming Plans and Practices

Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices