Invest in Gateway Farm

Community Round Table Meetings will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5-7pm & Sunday, December 7th from 3-5pm.

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Gateway Farm has been built over the past decade, earning a cherished place within the local community. As a certified organic, regenerative, and educational farm, Gateway is increasingly recognized as a world class destination for nutrient-dense produce, heritage food crops, immersive events, and hands-on learning. Amidst expanding suburbs, highways, schools, and businesses, this 13-acre permaculture-inspired sanctuary stands as a beacon of sustainability, biodiversity, and ecological restoration.

Guided by international experts Dr. Charlie Brennan and Bridget O’Brien of Garden Juju Collective, Gateway Farm is offering a range of investment opportunities and evolving to include a non-profit Centre of Excellence. Its diverse landscape includes a farmstand, rewilded ponds, extensive food forests with 200+ edible and native varieties and species, and a business primed for expansion.

We are seeking new ownership or partnership to strengthen Gateway Farm and future focused innovative agriculture.

With its prime location, Gateway sits at the crossroads of expanding affluent suburbs, diverse urban populations (Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Plymouth, Dearborn, & Detroit), and Southeastern Michigan’s historic agricultural belt—a perfect setting to strengthen local food systems, boost community resilience, and educate future generations.

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Gateway Farm’s current owner is retiring, and new ownership must provide payment in earnest by December 31 to keep the farm operating. Without it, Gateway Farm will likely close. We have been actively in conversation with potential new owners throughout the last 6 months, but we do not yet have a firm agreement in place. 

For years, Gateway Farm has been a trusted place to access fresh organic food and connect with nature. Through its farmstand, CSA program, seasonal events, volunteer opportunities, and hands-on education, the farm has welcomed thousands of families, students, chefs, and neighbors. It supplies top quality organic produce to local households, hosts school visits and children’s camps, supports vocational programs for adults with disabilities, trains and builds skills of dozens of staff and volunteers each year, while bringing the community together for farm-to-table dinners, markets, and wellness classes.

As one of the few remaining organic green spaces in a rapidly developing area, Gateway Farm also plays a crucial ecological role. Its growing methods support soil health, nurture wildlife, and keep nutrient-dense food accessible close to home.

“Gateway Farm has always been about more than food,” the team shared. “It’s a place where people slow down, learn together, support one another, and feel connected to the land. Seeing a child pull a carrot from the soil for the first time or watching neighbors gather for a shared meal reminds us why farms like this matter.”

Bridget O’Brien, Co-Director of Gateway Farm, spoke to the urgency of the moment.

“I’m fearful that we could lose something irreplaceable, and at the same time deeply hopeful,” O’Brien said. “The community interest and support coming forward gives us real reason to believe in a new future for the farm.”

Co-Director Dr. Charlie Brennan highlighted the legacy already created.

“The work that has happened here has been exceptional,” Brennan said. “The learning, the shared moments, the sense of belonging — these are things most people never get to experience at this scale. We very much hope the farm can continue to serve future generations.”

O’Brien noted that the farm is also well-positioned for a strong financial future.

“We’re already three years into a five-year path to profitability,” she explained. “With modest short-term investment, the farm is positioned to thrive — and even expand into an on-site farm to table restaurant, event space, and animal sanctuary.”

Gateway Farm exists today thanks to the vision and generosity of its current owner, Mary Emmet, and the Emmet family, whose belief in the mission made nearly ten years of community impact possible.

The search is now underway for mission-aligned owners who can continue this work and help the farm grow into its next chapter. Gateway Farm has an experienced team and directors in place, ensuring continuity for current programs and day-to-day operations.

We’re ready to talk to investors!

Join us in conversation about the exciting future of Gateway Farm in Plymouth, Michigan! This is your opportunity to be part of the future for healthy, sustainable agriculture, education and community resilience. We are interested in hearing people’s interest, ideas and proposals. 

Community Round Table Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5-7pm & Sunday, December 7th from 3-5pm. At these event we will discuss our pathways to profitability, co-ownership opportunities and strategies for funding our future.

Our vision and investment opportunities include:

• Expanding educational programs, training, and partnerships

• Upgrading facilities (kitchen, food processing, year-round education/event space, cafe)

• Strengthening grant writing and research programs

• Increasing accessibility and youth engagement

• Integrating heritage farm animals