About Our Farm

Professional Local Farm

Golden Haven Farm is a local, family-run farm in Buchanan, MI, operating since 2018. We are a dairy farm that milks 40 cows from various breeds such as Jersey, Holstein, Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Brown Swiss, and Guernsey. Our cows are fed a natural grass diet of hay and fodder and have access to pasture whenever possible. It's worth noting that we breed our cows with polled bulls to avoid the need for dehorning, and our herd is selectively bred to produce A2/A2 milk, which is known for its ease of digestion.

We are in the process of building a processing trailer and we hope to provide fresh dairy products soon.

We are producing delicious fresh produce. Our produce is grown organically and we hope to continue to provide the community with fresh produce at our self-service stand and at local farmer's markets.

Mission and Aspirations

An Environmental and Natural Farm

Our mission is to use regenerative and natural standards on our farm. To be environmentally friendly, and to provide a good example of animal care as well as fresh local produce to the public. We will strive to make sure that our endeavors translate into prosperity and growth for everyone involved with our farm. We make every effort to provide family and employees with a labor-efficient work environment and express a high degree of pride in all our duties. We are a dairy farm focused on the profitability and sustainability of premium quality dairy products and fresh produce. We will strive to be faithful stewards to our animals and the environment, as well as respectful, responsible neighbors and assets to our community.

Our History

Where It All Began

Mike was born and raised in Michigan and developed a love for farming at a young age while spending time with his Grandpa Carpenter on the farm. His passion for farming led him to purchase his first Jersey cow at the age of 11, which he dutifully milked before and after school. Remarkably, they still have descendants of that first cow in their herd today. On the other hand, Heather's upbringing in Wisconsin involved horses, sheep, and a Guernsey cow. The couple crossed paths during their college years and eventually tied the knot. Together, they embarked on various farming endeavors, transporting their five children and a number of cows to different farm jobs until they eventually decided to start their own dairy.