Vanessa Salisbury

I have some childhood experience with hobby farming and am looking to leave the city to build a self-sufficient homestead with my young family. As a newly married couple, we hope to grow and sell produce and raise small livestock, including rabbits, sheep, and goats. We would also love access to hunting land.

Preferred location: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Osceola, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola

Desired Transitional Agreement: Lease to buy, Mentorship

Oct 28, 2026

Desired Acreage

  • < 1 Acres
  • 1-5 Acres
  • 5-10 Acres

Desired Infrastructure

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farmer Housing
  • Road access

Desired Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Goats - Dairy
  • Goats - Meat
  • Pigs
  • Sheep
  • Vegetables

Goals, Values, Vision

Plans to breed rabbits both meat and pet quality. Sell cut flowers, eggs produce, just started a cottage bakery from my home. - Will continue to do so. 

Farming Status

Current Farming Status

Not currently farming

Farm Experience/Education

No experience farming

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship

Farming Plans and Practices