I’m seeking 150+ acres of donated farmland to create a community farm with a fruit orchard, affordable vegetables, horses, cows, chickens, and rescued animals. My vision includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home and temporary housing for people in need, including veterans. I hope to make fresh food affordable while offering a safe place to stay, learn, and rebuild lives through a sustainable farm.
Preferred location: Alger, Allegan, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne
Desired Transitional Agreement: Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Oct 21, 2026
Desired Acreage
- 251-500 Acres
Desired Infrastructure
Desired Land Usage
Goals, Values, Vision
this is my breakdown of what i would like to do. what my goal is.. i would like at the least 120 acres of land to do all this.
30 acres — Fruit orchard
Apples, pears, cherries, plums, and other fruit suited to the local climate.
25%
30 acres — Vegetables and herbs
Seasonal produce for low-cost sales, food assistance, and community distribution.
25%
35 acres — Animal pastures
Grazing areas for horses and cattle, with separate paddocks, rotational grazing, shelter, and room for safe handling.
29%
5 acres — Poultry and farmyard
Chicken coops, secure runs, feed storage, and space for composting poultry manure.
4%
20 acres — Housing and infrastructure
three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, potential guest or transitional housing, barns, equipment storage, access roads, and utility areas.
17%
Farming Status
Current Farming Status
Not currently farming, Current active business plan
Farm Experience/Education
No experience farming
Mentoring
I am seeking mentorship
Farming Plans and Practices
willing and happy to learn, i have worked on small farms mostly with horses and cows, we had some chickens and a personal garden but i would love to make this a larger thing.
