Shady Side Farm

Holland, MI, Ottawa County

Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Working arrangement with future partner

Sep 19, 2024

Acreage

  • 126 Acres Available
  • 120 Open Tillable Acres

Infrastructure and Equipment Available

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farm Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Road access

Past/Current Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Organic crops
  • Sheep

Vision for the Farm

We are interested in mentoring the next farmer to continue what we have started. Knowing it will change as they gain knowledge. 

Past/Current Land Usage

  • Cattle - Beef
  • Grains
  • Hay
  • Organic crops
  • Sheep

Acreage description

The farm is certified organic from 2010. The farm is totally connected with permanent fencing around the exterior with cross fences for rotational grazing.  There are cross ditches for drainage in the spring where there may be water but most of the year it's dry. The land is flat making it totally tillable. About 5 acres in the middle is the homestead and has multiple barns. 

Description of the property’s current condition, current use(s), and past use(s)

Currently the farm is set up for rotational grazing (90 acres) being rotated about every 5 years to row crops. Row crops are Hay/pasture, OP Corn, 20 varieties of dry beans and farro grains for direct marketing through multiple farm markets. 

Additional Information

The farmland is preserved through Ottawa County Farmland Preservation forever.  Conservation stewardship program is also being used. The farm has been certified in The Real Organic Program since 2020. MAEAP verified 

Soil Type(s)

Soil Types Gm, Gn, CovabB, Pr

Transition Agreement

Farm Seeker/Farm Owner Partnership, Working arrangement with future partner

Sale Price or Estimated Market Value

2M

Price for Lease Per Acre

not applicable

Mentoring

I am willing to mentor a farmer

Production Preferences

Preferred Farming Method

Certified Organic

Infrastructure and Equipment Available

  • Barns or other facilities
  • Electrical Access
  • Farm Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Road access