Whitney Farmstead Farm Tour
August 5, 2026 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Dexter, MI
Contact: Jeremy Jubenville, jubenvi3@msu.edu
August 5 | Whitney Farmstead
Farm Mentor Tour
For more than a century, Whitney Farmstead has been shaped by a commitment to caring for both the land and the people it sustains. Today, fifth-generation farmer Malaika Whitney and her husband, Matthew Haarklou, continue that tradition through regenerative ranching and maple sugaring in Dexter, Michigan. During this tour, participants will explore the principles of regenerative ranching and how they are applied at Whitney Farmstead. Through a facilitated discussion with the farm owners and MSU Extension staff, attendees will learn how practices such as rotational grazing and thoughtful land stewardship support healthy soils, biodiversity, and long-term farm resilience. The tour will include a behind-the-scenes look at the pastures, livestock systems, and maple syrup operation while highlighting practical strategies for building healthy soils through regenerative agriculture.
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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