Watton, MI, Baraga County
Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
Nov 25, 2025
Acreage
- 85 Acres Available
- 15 Open Tillable Acres
Infrastructure and Equipment Available
Past/Current Land Usage
Vision for the Farm
See www.saarinenroad.com. I'm 70 and time is catching up with me. I've demonstrated that this land - which formerly housed two families- can still be economically viable as a farming operation. But it takes lots of labor and equipment. The land has already been passed on to my children and I retain a life estate. They are living a conventional life in the pacific NW, and maybe they'll want to move here someday - and maybe they wont. Meanwhile, I have to start cutting back and let things decline - as too many farm operations do - or I can partner with someone to keep this operation going.
Past/Current Land Usage
Acreage description
This is a former dairy farm that was abandoned in the 1980's and has been partially restored by mowing hay, growing garlic, hops, raspberries and a small garden with wild apples here and there. All of it grows well! About half the property is wooded - mostly lowland hardwood. It is the site of a wetland remediation project and has two artificial wetlands and a pond
Description of the property’s current condition, current use(s), and past use(s)
see saarinenroad.com
Additional Information
There is too much here to write about. I'd rather talk to explore the possibilities and then follow up with details if there is interest.
Soil Type(s)
Most clay with plenty of organic matter
Transition Agreement
Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Mentorship, Working arrangement with future partner
I have acquired some knowledge and have a system that works reasonably well here. You have some knowledge and some energy. I'm willing to explore ideas where we can work together for our mutual benefit. The land is not for sale and I can't sell it as I only hold a life estate. But the kids may want to sell it after I leave - or not - or they may want to partner with someone who likes it here. That's not my call. First step is to get acquainted.
Sale Price or Estimated Market Value
not for sale
Price for Lease Per Acre
haven't thought about this
Mentoring
I am willing to mentor a farmer
