Hey! I’ve been following this sub since it was created, and figured it was time for someone to make a queer R4R post here. I created a throwaway in case things get ~weird~ but I'm willing to share my main if we connect.

I’m 26M in Michigan. I own a ⅕ acre suburban lot, and I make the most of every square foot! Long term I’d like to live on a rural acreage and keep a variety of fiber animals.

I’m looking for a boyfriend ideally between 24 - 32, however being in the same life stage and having the same life goals is what’s most important to me. I’m interested in building a relationship with someone who has similar ambitions for the future and who can appreciate my hobbies. I’m attracted to men of all kinds, including cis, trans, and non-binary men & mascs. The closer to Michigan the better, but I’m open to an online or LDR as well.

I currently keep rabbits for wool, meat, and show, and I’m getting chickens in the spring! I have a pond seeded with wild rice, and I’m considering my stocking options for aquaponics. I’m interested in limiting my use of factory farmed animal products, and ideally would like to produce or purchase locally all of the meat, eggs, milk, and honey I consume.

This past year I grew flax for linen, sunflowers for seeds, flour corn, amaranth, squash, and a whole lot of beans. I just harvested the last of the bok choy, and I currently have wheat and cabbage in the ground. Next year I’m looking forward to planting asparagus, quinoa, fruit trees, and a lot more beans.

I’m passionate about and committed to local food systems, and I’ve been experimenting lately to find out how much food I can produce at home on my suburban lot. I also enjoy foraging for mushrooms and wild edibles.

Outside of agriculture, my hobbies include spinning wool into yarn, knitting wearable items, and competing with my town’s recreational archery team. I’m interested in taking classes for woodworking, pottery, and skating (roller or ice), but the stars haven’t aligned on those yet. I’m going back to school in the fall to study horticulture, agri business, or something similar.

If you think we’re compatible, I’d love to hear from you! Send a chat or DM with a bit about you, what you’re looking for, what your ideal rural life would be.

Happy Holidays!