In 1994, Jeremy purchased his first rabbit to begin a 4H project. This was a decision that would guide him into his adult life and be the inspiration for creating Modern Farms US.
Jeremy Collins and Michael Dermer are the co-proprietors of Modern Farms US. Located in Tucson, Arizona the heart of the Sonoran Desert. A business birthed in Healdsburg, California during a three year stint living there, Jeremy and Michael decided to relocate to the beauty of the desert. What may seem like a harsh landscape to some is a true paradise for them. They are able to have animals and a small sustainable property in this desert oasis.
The sense of community and the ability to live in a city while enjoying farming and animal husbandry is what makes Tucson the perfect home for Modern Farms US. Our modest property is situated with the perfect view of Pusch Ridge and the Catalina Mountains. We actively raise Netherland Dwarf show rabbits.
Between 1994 and 2005, Jeremy operated Jer's Gems Rabbitry. After a robust show career in youth, which included winning 2002 ARBA Convention Youth Best In Show with a homebred Black Otter Netherland Dwarf Doe and being named ARBA King in 2000 and 2002, Jeremy successfully showed in open shows for a few years before deciding to focus on putting himself through college. In 2016, situated with a prosperous career and loving partner, Jeremy and Michael rejoined the world of rabbit raising and showing. They acquired a new breeding group of rabbits from Jason & Heather Coin, Mitchell Ross with additional stock from Cole Simons, Kelly Selze, Donelle Bomben, and Cami Lowery to begin their new Netherland Dwarf project.
Jeremy is using the knowledge he gained from his early mentors, like Joy Bramhall, Donna Wahl, Roger Roth, Bobby Schott, the Perez Family, Andrea Fagan, Donelle Bomben, and many other influential breeders and judges with this new line of rabbits to breed animals he is proud to show and sell. Multiple varieties of Netherland Dwarf are occupying the cages at Modern Farms US..
The first few years of showing has yielded exceptional results! Taking home more than 40 Best and Reserve in Shows with homebred rabbits, exhibiting the 2018 BOSB ANDRC National winner, multiple Group and Variety Awards achieved at Conventions and National shows, multiple Best White Fur wins, and topping Sweepstakes and Herdsman points in the country and Quality Points in the Region have topped the list, but the many new friends made and exciting competition within the breed has been the highlight to returning to the competitive world of Netherland Dwarfs. Jeremy has also been honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the ANDRC and as Breed Chairman of the 2018 ANDRC National, 2019, 2021, and 2022 ARBA Convention. Jer's Strut, Steel Buck, was also honored to be inducted into the ANDRC Hall of Fame in 2020.
Jeremy and Michael have found their talent in identifying and creating beauty spans beyond rabbits and into interiors and graphics. With a deep portfolio of modern, mid-century, and minimalist homes, they use their refined eye to offer design services throughout the country for your home. Michael specializes in graphic design and digital renderings to help you brand your business or envision your space. Together, this is a design team you will want working with you for any home, corporate, or small business project.