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Hands-on nature experiences right here in Goodrich, MI.

Big News...

Thickle Farms is now Environmentally Verified with MAEAP!

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ABOUT
THE FARM

WHAT'S
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FARM FRESH EVENTS

  • Event Highlight

    Songwriters Soiree

    Our first Songwriters Soiree was a huge success! Thank you Hannah Ruth, Michael Root, and Tyler Baxter! Follow us on facebook for upcoming performances.

  • Around the Farm

    Goodrich Varsity Volleyball 

    Goodrich Varsity Volleyball spent the day at the farm enjoying the animals, line dancing, and some team bonding! 

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    Such a fun day with this group. Let’s go, Goodrich! 

  • Around the Farm

    Goodrich Football

    We had the pleasure of having Calli Carson bring part of the Goodrich Football Team out for a photo shoot at Thickle Farms. What a pleasure it was to watch Calli in action and to watch these sweet, polite, young men have such a good time! Thank you for choosing us for some really great photos!!

  • Field Trip

    Anchored Heart 

    Canton and Pippa both visited our local long-term care facility, Anchored Heart, to spread some animal joy with the residents.

  • Partnership

    Borowski - Noyce Agency

    We partnered with the Borowski - Noyce Agency to be their lunch sponsor in a golf outing at Atlas Valley to support ending hunger in Michigan. The outing last year raised enough money to build a Food Pantry in the Goodrich Middle School for all students to access. This outing will support a pantry for Davison Middle School. 

  • COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

    Drew Aagesen

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    Drew Aagesen is an 18-year-old student-athlete from Michigan with a strong passion for football, academics, and building his future. As a senior in high school, Drew has worked hard to balance school, athletics, and the responsibilities that come with preparing for the next chapter of his life.

     

    Football has been a major part of Drew’s life and has helped him develop discipline, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance. The commitment required to compete at a high level has taught Drew the importance of pushing through challenges and continuing to work toward his goals, even when things get difficult.

     

    Drew’s next big step is attending Iowa State University, where he plans to continue his education and pursue new opportunities. He plans to early-enroll in January, giving him the chance to begin his college journey ahead of schedule and take another step toward his future.

     

    Outside of school and football, Drew values spending time with the people who are important to him, including his girlfriend, friends, and family. He enjoys making memories, trying new things, and looking forward to the experiences that come with becoming more independent.

     

    Drew’s future goals are to continue developing himself as a student and athlete, succeed at the collegiate level, and build a successful future for himself. His determination and willingness to work hard are qualities that will continue to help him as he takes on new challenges.

     

    As Drew begins this next chapter at Iowa State, he is ready to take everything he has learned throughout high school and use it to create an exciting future. His journey is just beginning, and there is much more ahead for Drew Aagesen.

  • COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

    James Vantine

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    James is 18 years old and the owner of Vantine Farms in Goodrich, MI. Being so young in such a hard industry has been challenging to say the least, but James' hard work, adaptability, and sustainability has kept his agriculture business alive. 

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    James certification as an Organic farmer sets him apart from other farmers in the area. Organic farming builds soil structure. With the application of manure and cover crops, it helps restore the soil structure from generations of conventional farming. Vantine Farms currently farms corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. 

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    James' future plans are to expand his organic operation, cultivate relationships with other growers and landowners to provide sustainable and a bright future for our land and agricultural community. 

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    James has been farming the land at Thickle Farms for four years. His knowledge, dedication, and commitment to farming is impressive for being such a young man. If farming and agriculture interests you, stay tuned to Vantine Farms.

     

    James is making a name for himself! If you are interested in learning more about Vanitne Farms or having James look at your land for farming, contact him at 248-326-5932.

  • COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

    Calli Carson

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    Calli is 15 years old and a freshman at Goodrich High School. She is an aspiring photographer, who does it all. From action sport shots, bulls at the rodeo, team pictures, weddings, graduations, or a best friend shoot,  Calli has a knack of capturing all the special moments. 

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    Calli is the daughter of Allison and Chad Carson who own and operate Goodrich's local landscape yard, TBC Topsoil and Supply as well as Carson Site-Prep. She is also a motivational big sister to her little brother Tucker. 

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    Calli's hobbies include strength training, volleyball, basketball, track, horseback riding, coaching youth sport camps and traveling. Her future plans include traveling and continuing her love of sports and animal photography. 

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    Calli is a smart, confident, kind, and beautiful young lady who extends herself to help whoever is in need and to mentor youth every chance she gets. 

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    She is one to watch, this girl is going places!!

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FOLLOW ALONG OUR JOURNEY

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