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MI Farmland Lease for Pastured Poultry #876840

Asked July 11, 2024, 2:21 PM EDT

Hello! I'm a Michigan native residing in Royal Oak, and have a strong desire to start farming. I've been searching for a few acres (~5-10 acres) of pasture to lease, and would likely need a barn with electricity and water, in order to raise pastured poultry. I was wondering if you have any contacts or any strategies on how to locate small acreage to lease? Thanks in advance for your help!

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Good afternoon and thank you for reaching out. That’s not exactly a service in our repertoire, but I will give you the names and contact information for a few individuals who might have ideas. 

click below;
https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/jason-skonieczny
https://www.canr.msu.edu/search?q=&tag=4-h%20poultry  
https://www.canr.msu.edu/scaf/poultry_research_teaching_center

Best wishes in your endeavor,
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Hi Terri,

Thank you very much for the contact information! I reached out to Jason & Kevin. I will definitely plan on using the Extension office services in the future, and greatly appreciate your help.

Hope you have a great weekend.

Best,
Chris

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The Question Asker Replied July 12, 2024, 10:43 AM EDT
Awesome!  Happy Friday to you, too!
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