Welcome to Gentleman Outlaw Farm

Gentleman Outlaw Farm is more than just a farm—it’s our family’s home, our story, and a testament to the blessings we’ve been given. Nestled near Port William, we live on a dozen beautiful acres with our adult children and five amazing grandchildren nearby. Our farm is a place full of life, love, and adventure, where we raise goats, chickens, sheep, dogs, and cats. But what truly sets us apart? Hundreds of large fish thriving in massive tanks inside our barn.

A Passion for Innovation

At the heart of Gentleman Outlaw Farm is Grandpa Dave’s, our fish farm and fertilizer brand, where we’ve redefined plant nutrition with a proprietary process that no one else in the world has accomplished. Our revolutionary, slow-release fertilizers start with pure fish waste, processed through an exclusive, one-of-a-kind drying method that preserves 100% of the beneficial bacteria and micronutrients—without heat or freeze-drying. This unique approach produces a slow-release, microbe-rich, eco-friendly fertilizer that enhances soil health and provides sustained nutrition to plants. Whether you’re growing lush vegetables, vibrant flowers, or high-yield cannabis, Grandpa Dave’s fertilizers offer unmatched performance, feeding plants the way nature intended.

Our formulas also include time-tested natural additives like bone meal, blood meal, bat guano, kelp extract, magnesium, calcium and much more (depending on the application), ensuring plants get complete, balanced nourishment. This isn’t just fertilizer—it’s a game-changer for farmers and gardeners alike.

A Journey of Resilience and Discovery

After COVID, I faced a daunting challenge—long-lasting brain damage that left me struggling to process thoughts. It was frustrating, even heartbreaking, to feel like I had lost a part of myself. I needed something to stimulate my mind, so I began experimenting with aquaponics using simple goldfish. I quickly realized a challenge—too many fish required constant waste filtration, and too few fish meant plants still needed additives, which could be dangerous for the fish.

I had the idea to bottle excess waste when fish production was abundant, but this proved difficult to regulate, ship, and store long-term. However, I soon discovered that cannabis growers loved the product—I had no idea!

Still, the challenges persisted. I nearly shut everything down because it didn’t seem sustainable. I began exploring ways to dry the liquid fish waste, but conventional methods like dehydration left me with nutrient-dead powders, freeze-drying was equally ineffective, and emulsions required chemical additives I refused to use.

I nearly walked away, convinced my efforts were in vain. Then, in a moment of sheer determination, inspiration struck like a lightning bolt. A proprietary secret came to life. I spent weeks and months making a mess, refining a unique drying process that preserved every valuable nutrient. What I created was unlike anything else in the industry—an innovative granular/powder fertilizer that retained every essential nutrient, offering plants the ultimate nourishment. No other product comes close.

My oxygen-deprived brain finally came back to life, and with it, Grandpa Dave’s was born.

More Than Just a Farm—A Lifetime of Stories

My wife and I have been married for almost 4 decades, and our family is our greatest blessing. Our journey has taken us through many different paths, from driving motor coaches and school buses to working in school operations. That experience led to analyzing time and assets for Michigan schools, which ultimately helped save millions of dollars. Later, I shifted gears to build a successful heating business, managing everything from wholesale distribution to logistics. Each of these experiences shaped who we are today—giving us the knowledge, resilience, and drive to build something truly unique here on the farm.

After selling the business, my wife and I hit the road in a 40-foot motor coach, traveling the country, building websites, marketing, writing books, and working on exciting projects with old friends and new. We worked with startups, consulted for multi-million dollar companies, and even took on quirky jobs—selling cider and donuts, surveying shopping centers, and cleaning campground bathrooms. Through it all, we built friendships, helped those in need, and experienced the Church as God intended it—sharing life, love, and faith.

Beyond farming, our entrepreneurial spirit keeps us experimenting. Over the years, we’ve tinkered with marketing diesel generators, tapping walnut trees for syrup, and who knows? Now that we’ve developed a proprietary drying process, we might just start grinding walnut husks and shells next. Creativity and innovation fuel what we do.

Writers, Thinkers, and Creators

Beyond farming and business, storytelling is in our blood. I’m a published author with multiple books on Amazon, and I’m incredibly proud that my son is a writer too. Together, we’ve tried our hands at podcasting, video production, and sharing thought-provoking content online. Gentleman Outlaw isn’t just a farm—it’s a place where creativity thrives, where we tell stories, explore ideas, and celebrate the things that make life meaningful.

And yes, we enjoy a good cigar, a fine whiskey, or my son’s homemade honey mead—because life is meant to be savored.

Join Us on This Journey

Whether you’re here to learn about our farm, explore our Grandpa Dave’s fertilizers, check out our writing, or just share in our adventures, we’re glad you stopped by.

👉 Join us on this adventure!