Of the Land Farm Tour
September 10, 2026 10:00AM - 12:00PM
14201 H Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Contact: Jeremy Jubenville, jubenvi3@msu.edu
September 10 | Of the Land
Farm Mentor Tour
Join us in Battle Creek, Michigan, for a visit to Of The Land, a diversified farm and event destination owned and operated by Trent Thompson and Bridgett Blough. Over the past 15 years, Trent and Bridgett have grown their operation from a small organic vegetable farm into a multifaceted enterprise that includes vegetable and flower production, farm-to-table catering, weddings and events, community programming, and local food distribution. During this tour, participants will explore how strategic diversification has helped create new opportunities for growth while strengthening the farm's connection to the surrounding community. Trent will share lessons learned from building multiple complementary enterprises, developing new revenue streams, and adapting their business over time. The tour will include a behind-the-scenes look at the farm, event spaces, and food-focused enterprises that make Of The Land an excellent example of agricultural entrepreneurship and innovation.
Why join these tours?
✔ Learn from farmers across the state
✔ See sustainable agriculture practices in action
✔ Learn about upcoming farmer-to-farmer mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities for first-generation farmers
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number 2025-38640-45386 through the North Central Region SARE program under project number ONC26-181. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
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