Agricultural zoned land for micro farming available in Byron Center, Michigan (Kent County) Looking for passionate agricultural groups and organizations interested in the following land uses: - Gardens and vegetable crops - Flower crops and fields - Fruit trees and fruit crops - Honeybee hives / beekeeping - Potential livestock (fencing would need to be installed) Currently 1 large barn available for storage on the property and potential to rent a fully furnished, renovated 100 year old farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 

The 43 acres of farmable land was part of the Washtenaw County Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) from 2007 - 2022, so the soil is immediately suitable for organic farming. I've been the owner of the property since 1979, but In its day the property of 90+ acres was a dairy farm. In 2019 the total acreage was protected in perpetuity under an Agricultural Conservation Easement. I am looking in particular for a farmer who is interested in growing crops organically. There are seven historic outbuildings which, along with the 1881 farmhouse in which I live, have been well maintained, and have been protected since 2017 under a Local Historic District. One large roadside barn has a cement floor and is rentable for storing farm equipment.

We would like to transfer land, farm infrastructure, and equipment to the next generation of conservation farmers via lease-to-own or other long- term agreement. Woodlands make this property suitable for forest farming ventures. Terms are negotiable. We are willing to provide assistance with labor and management, if desired.

The City of Ann Arbor’s Greenbelt Program invites farmers to submit a proposal to buy a protected farm in Northfield Twp, being sold at a reduced price via the Greenbelt's Buy-Protect-Sell initiative. The City’s goal is to connect land-insecure farmers with affordable farmland buying opportunities. If you lease farmland and are looking to own, or are a small farmer, this is for you. There are a total of 54 acres available, a 20ac and 34ac parcel with the option to buy either or both. More information on this RFP, the protected farm, and the City’s application criteria can be found at greenbelt.a2gov.org/BPS

Glei's Orchard and Greenhouses in Hillsdale, Michigan, established in 1918. The property is comprised of eight (8) parcels of agricultural land divided into 4 main tracts totaling 280.34 acres: 79 acres are improved with apple orchards with several popular varieties of apple trees. -Other acreage is comprised of 135 acres vacant tillable land with 43 acres of woods; 19 acres of buildings, parking, operations; and the balance is right of ways and non farmed land

The owner of this rental property is looking for a tenant who wants to grow food and garden! She appreciates the benefits that small-scale growing can provide to our environment and community and wants to find someone to work with this property. This property, in the Allen neighborhood of Lansing, includes a 2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom single-family home available with ~2,500 sq ft available for gardening.  Not to mention, the home has a beautiful and spacious back porch that would be perfect for potted plants or small garden boxes. Located in the highly desirable and diverse Eastside of Lansing, any farmer/gardener would have lots of access to other growers, gardening enthusiasts and food markets including the Allen Farmers Market, Hunter Park Garden House CSA and Greater Lansing Food Bank's Garden Project to name a few. To add icing to the cake, the owner of this property is supportive of the tenant keeping chickens, up to 4 of which (no roosters) are allowed by the city when in compliance with ordinances. Updates are also planned to go in on the exterior, including painting the garage and getting a new mailbox.

To learn more, check out the home's posting on Rent Lansing. To be connected directly with the property owner, reach out through our contact page.

Flat workable land that has been fallow for 3 or 4 years. Many Prior crops of sod, soybeans, corn were successful. I'm busy working a smaller plot and don't have time or energy to work the larger parcels (available tracts are highlighted with Green border in the arial photo). Willing to lease any individually or all 3 at once. Rear of the property is higher ground, very sandy. Long narrow parceI is too shaded for most crops. Have soil sample info and other USDA reports about the topography. Preference will be given to farmers with active conservation practices to reduce spraying and tillage.

This 82.59 acre farm is comprised of Parcel R-18-05-20-002 and Parcel R-18-005-200-003 . The property features a 2-story house with 3 large bedrooms and 1 small bedroom/office/den, 3 1/2 bathrooms, abundant closet space and fully finished walkout basement. It has an attached heated 2 car garage with a stand up storage attic and the first floor of the house features a master bedroom with jacuzzi and access to a wood deck that offers a panoramic view of the farm. There are 2 barns and a shed on-site to support farming activities and the purchasing family would be located within the Saline School District.

Hygieia Homestead was established in July of 2006 and is currently operated by Mark Gillen and Janet Allen. It is a 55 acre property with 45 tillable acres of sandy to clay-loam soils that are seomwhat well drained, have a pH of 6.8-7.3 and 2.4% organic matter. Currently the farm cultivates certified organic fruits and vegetables.

This owner recently purchased 4 acres behind their home and is planning to grow on part of the land, but cannot manage all 4 acres on their own. So,, they are looking to lease out the remaining acreage to a small-scale farmer who can grow in less-than-ideal soils and who is interesting in helping improve overall soil health. Currently there is only water access from the residence, ~100' from field, but the owner is looking into adding a seperate well for field.