Hello WWOOFers! My name is McKayla, and I run a small diversified farm near Port Huron, Michigan. I bought this 100+ year-old property a couple of years ago with the goal of becoming more self-sustainable and building it into a working farm. I’m a first-generation farmer, so I’m still learning as I go and love hosting people who are excited to learn alongside me or have skills and knowledge to share.
My parents also live on the property in a renovated barn, so there are usually other people around even though I’m the one running the farm and organizing the WWOOF experience. It gives the property a little bit of a family-farm feel while still allowing everyone plenty of space.
The farm is very animal-focused. We have goats, cattle, sheep, donkeys, a pig, chickens, barn cats, and dogs. Animal care is part of everyday life here, and depending on the season there may be babies, new animals to work with, fencing changes, or other livestock projects happening.
Projects vary a lot throughout the year. Typical work can include putting up or repairing fencing, caring for animals, cleaning barns and pastures, gardening, working in the pumpkin patch, mowing and cleaning up around the property, maintaining old farm buildings, and tackling whatever project happens to need attention that week.
We also make our own hay, so during hay season the weather completely runs the show. If we get a good hay window during your stay, cutting, raking, baling, and stacking hay may become the main focus for a few days.
This is a very hands-on farm and definitely still a work in progress. I don’t expect WWOOFers to already know how to farm. Being willing to learn, help out, get dirty, and have a good attitude is much more important. I also really enjoy hosting people who have experience in areas I’m still learning about and are willing to share what they know.
WWOOFers currently stay on the farm by camping. I have some tents and camping supplies available, along with access to electricity and the house for the kitchen and bathroom.
We usually eat dinner together, while breakfast and lunch are more casual and on your own schedule. I provide basic foods such as eggs, toast, sandwich ingredients, fruit, vegetables, and meats. I’m pretty laid-back about food and don’t mind sharing what is in the kitchen within reason.
There is plenty to do during your free time as well. The property has a pond and lots of open land to explore. Port Huron is about 15 minutes away and has beaches and waterfront areas, kayaking, boating, restaurants, parks, trails, bowling, and other activities. Around the farm I enjoy bonfires, board and card games, crafting, yoga, music, reading, and spending time with the animals.
Most importantly, this is a real working farm that is growing and changing all the time. If you’re looking for a perfectly polished farm stay, this probably isn��t for you. But if you want to experience everyday farm life, work with lots of different animals, learn new things, and help build something as it grows, you’ll probably fit in well here.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Cattle farming
Horse or donkey farming
Sheep or goat farming
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Traditional crafts
Methods or systems
Holistic management
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Rotational grazing
Mentoring opportunities
LGBTQ+-operated
Woman-operated
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Former WWOOFer
8.9
Hectares
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22
Acres
