Wertz Family

Hello, we are Jessica and Spencer. We currently have two young children with plans for more. We are a young family looking for an opportunity to establish a long-term, diversified family farm in southeast Georgia, preferably in McIntosh, Bryan, Liberty, or surrounding counties as Spencer has a stable job in Riceboro.

Our vision is to build a sustainable, working farm that we can grow and operate as a family while raising our children with an appreciation for agriculture, hard work, and responsible land stewardship.

We are particularly interested in diversified farming, including cattle, chickens, pasture-raised poultry, and crops. We would prefer to learn from an experienced farmer and continuing an existing agricultural operation rather than starting entirely from scratch.

We are especially interested in connecting with retiring farmers or landowners who do not have family members interested in taking over their farm. We would love the opportunity to preserve an existing farm, maintain its agricultural purpose, and carry on the hard work and legacy that went into building it.

We are open to creative arrangements, including farm succession, gradual ownership transfers, below-market sales, long-term leases, lease-to-own agreements, partnerships, or other mutually beneficial opportunities.

Ideally, we are looking for 10–100+ acres with freshwater access or the ability to establish a freshwater pond, agricultural zoning or minimal restrictions, and room to develop a productive family farm.

We understand that building a successful farm takes dedication, patience, and a willingness to learn. We are not simply looking for land; we are looking for an opportunity to build something meaningful, contribute to our local agricultural community, and hopefully continue someone’s farming legacy for generations to come.