What is Rockside GREAT LAKES?
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Rockside Ranch Great Lakes is located in Allegan, Michigan, 25 minutes from Lake Michigan
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The ranch was first accepted students in 2022, with Zach & Jordyn Osburn serving as the director & host family.
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Students learn the daily rhythms of a working ranch, handling livestock, growing and preparing their own food, and taking on trade and service skills that translate directly into jobs after graduation.
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Graduates have the opportunity to join the Rockside Workforce program, which provides housing, employment opportunities, and continued community connection.
What is Rockside
Great Lakes like?
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Get to know Rockside
Great Lakes Staff:
Hear from Graduates:
Rockside Great Lakes Staff
Allegan, Michigan
Zach & Jordyn Osburn
DIRECTOR & HOST FAMILY
Since moving to Shady Creek Farm in 2014, Zach and Jordyn have had a passion for raising nutrient dense, naturally healthy food — but an even greater passion for raising up people. They have added seven kids to the family via adoption and foster care. When they met the Rockside team in 2021, they knew it was a God-ordained partnership.
Cory Sims
FARM OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS MANAGER
Cory has been a mechanic of vehicles and golf course equipment since 2006. In early 2022, he felt the Lord leading him to Rockside Ranch Great Lakes, where he could utilize his love for farming. He and his wife Lisa have been married since 2008 and have two daughters and two sons.
John Bergeon
PROGRAM MANAGER
John was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has two children. He was a trade plumber for over 15 years and found himself lost without purpose. He completed the student program and was radically changed by the love of Jesus. Since joining the staff, John has had the privilege of leading other men in the path of life restoration.