Sparling Farm

Saginaw , MI, Saginaw County

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

Dec 28, 2025

Acreage

  • 15 Acres Available
  • 12 Open Tillable Acres

Infrastructure and Equipment Available

  • Road access

Past/Current Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Grains
  • Nursery Stock

Vision for the Farm

Looking for a farmer interested in urban space. Preferably some interested in cooperation with local community organizations to do education and outreach. 

Past/Current Land Usage

  • Flowers
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Trees
  • Grains
  • Nursery Stock

Acreage description

Urban farm. 1/3 loam, 2/3 clay. Farm is wet, but doesn't flood. I have about 500 apple rootstock of different flavors planted in mounds, and I am in the process of experimenting with native crab Apple (M. Coronaria, m. Fusica) and other wet tolerant plants. Hedgerows on three sides have been cleared of invasive shrubs and tree (fuck you, buckthorn!). 

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

Property doesn't have power,  water, storage, etc. I am pursuing equip grants for hedgerows and greenhouse. 

Imagine mud. Like a lot of it. Then more mud. 

3rd year of soil in red clover, composted wood chips and lawn grass, 14 acres in native plants. 

Additional Information

Organic and regen practice only. I'm not a fanatic, but nothing my granddaughter can't play in. 

 

Soil Type(s)

Tappen Loam complex, wet, compacted, been a farm since 1874. 

Transition Agreement

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

I'm looking for someone who can use the land to feed and educate people. I'm hoping to receive a small part of the products for personal consumption. I can provide a lease for 2-15 years. 

Sale Price or Estimated Market Value

N/a

Price for Lease Per Acre

Trade for produce/

Mentoring

I am seeking mentorship I am willing to mentor a farmer

Production Preferences

Preferred Farming Method

Certified Organic, Organic Practices

Infrastructure and Equipment Available

  • Road access