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New England LAND-LINK is excited to now be listing farm opportunities on the Internet as a way to better reach potential farmer applicants interested in finding farms or farmland in New England.

To use the on-line listings:

If you are a current farm/farmland owner or manager and would like to have your opportunity listed in our program, fill out an "owner" application and mail to NELL. We will be glad to work with anyone interested in the following arrangements:

States with Farming Opportunities!

Connecticut

#204 - New project: new farmers welcomed! Start-up 18 acre flower and organic vegetable farm development. Need experienced people to work on a cooperative basis. My land and their "venture capital of willingness, knowledge and experience" combined with my business development experience are a good match. (revised 8/9/04)

#282 - Farm in central CT for eventual sale, lease, rent or farm manager:  89 acres on both sides of a state highway consists of several fertile, fairly level fields of about 15 acres formerly used for vegetable farming, cattle pasture and hay production.  The remainder of the land is in woodland, rockfalls, and wetlands with a small stream.  Land has been farmed by the same family since 1910; land has lain fallow for 50 years but has been cut regularly to keep it open.  There is a newly-renovated house on the property as well as two barns, a chicken coop, and a small roadside store.  Centrally located in the state, and convenient to major highways, acreage provides a large expanse of open fertile land suitable for a wide variety of farm ventures.

#312 - Well-established large-scale agritourism business in southwestern CT seeks lessee or farm manager:  includes thirty-acre pick-your-own orchard and farm market with bakery, florist, five-acre animal park and extensive suite of buildings and equipment, including large farmhouse. Applicants should have strong pomological and business background along with mechanical knowledge and good interpersonal skills; college background would be a plus.  Owners intend to retire in several years and seek long-term commitment from potential entrepreneur.

#317 - Farm in northeast CT for rent, lease or farm manager:  55 acres, of which about 30 are hay fields, lawn, orchard, and garden, and the remaining are wooded with a stream and trails.  Buildings include a large house, subdivided into main living space and two apartments, attached garage with large office area above; two new, large barns with space for hay curing, equipment, stalls, tack and workshop, and with a fenced paddock area between the two barns.  All haying equipment and trailer will remain on the premises. There are two additional fenced pastures and many riding trails on this property and adjoining ones.  Originally set up as a draft horse farm, this well-maintained property could easily be converted to other uses, with immediate revenue stream available through the apartments and hayfields.

#318 - About ten acres of tillable land in north-central CT for rent or lease:  the property, continually farmed since 1870, includes six certified-organic acres with well, a large barn with a retail shop and walk-in cooler on the first level, a new 30x90 greenhouse with heat and water and a farmhouse with two apartments currently occupied for which lessor will have first refusal when available, all located on well-traveled route.

Maine

#323 - Organic saltwater farm in Sedgwick, ME for sale: includes 8-9 acres of organically-maintained growing fields with a gentle slope to the south and east, with virtually rock-free silty loam soil; over an acre of organic lowbush wild ME blueberries; a small strawberry and raspberry patch; a mature, very productive apple orchard with a variety of heirloom apples; about 25 acres of mixed woods; about 10 acres of salt marsh, a fine source of salt hay for mulch, all taxed at very favorable rate.  Buildings include a three-bedroom farmhouse, garage/shop and two storage sheds, located on well-travelled road with 800’ of frontage for potential farm stand. Asking $395,000.

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Massachusetts

#222 - Experienced farmer for long-term lease commitment in eastern MA: 3+ acres of historically-farmed sandy loam  maintained as open mowed meadow.  Bounded by perennial Ft. Pond Brook for irrigation with good, Martin St. road frontage and neighborhood location.  General farm plan has local and state permit approvals.   Suitable for:  CSA, fruit orchard, berries, annuals,  perennial crops, wildflowers, hay or grazing.  Located close to Rte. 2, South Acton MBTA commuter rail stop, and Rte. 495.

#227 - Approximately 30 acres located in Central Mass. Comprised of 20 tillable acres, 3 pasture, 7 woodland, and a small pond. The current owner has done extensive work stewarding the land, including regular manure applications to the fields, keeping the stone walls free from brush and seedling encroachment, and restoring the mid-1800's barn and its stone foundation. The owner would like to work with a motivated farmer committed to continuing the stewardship of the farm. Enterprise opportunities may include; tree fruits/nuts, small fruits, herbs, flowers, vegetables, greenhouse production, livestock, etc. Owner is interested in developing a plan and gaining assistance through the Farm Viability Program in Massachusetts to establish an enterprise with a prospective partner. To qualify for this program the partner would need to provide agricultural credentials, a passion for stewardship, and a desire to develop a profitable agricultural enterprise. A two-bedroom farmhouse (completely renovated) could possibly be available or potential farmers could locate or build their own housing. Beginning farmers are encouraged to apply. My latest idea is a focus on organic directions as well as agritourism. I believe that for the proper idea - good credentials and hard work - significant and sufficient funding would be available. At this time the availability of funding through the Massachusetts Agricultural Viability program is one of the many keys to this opportunity.

#259 - Hilltop market garden in west-central MA currently with two acres of prepared beds, orchard, small CSA, hoophouse, barn, goats, berries, etc. seeks serious full-time, organic farmer or trainee to collaborate on the development of our farm enterprise. We're looking to share the planning, labor, joy, money and heartaches of our working micro-farm with another serious grower this season and beyond. A teacher/grower, his wife (singer,dancer, and body worker), another couple and seasonal interns live on the homestead.

#266 - Ten to fifteen acres of prime agricultural soil, mostly Hadley sand loam,  for rent or lease in western MA:  the 50-acre farm was previously a dairy and had vegetable and tobacco crops about 50 years ago, then used for hay and grazing for 25 years and hay only for the past twelve years with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides for at least 25 years.  Owner has permission and a design to rebuild the barn.  The land has significant water resources that are not yet developed: springs, a nearby river, and some shallow wells.  There is both private and shared rental space on the site, and possibly a building lot as part of a more comprehensive community venture.

#281 - Chapter 61A land in western MA for rent or lease: 50 acres are cleared of which 20 have grown corn for 75 years, plus 30 acres of woodland. The land is flat with fairly heavy, wet soil and a small farm pond. There is easy access to two main roads in an affluent area of Hampden County. Possibilities include pick-your-own, small fruit, vegetables, roadside stand, grazing, hay or forage crops; there are no structures available.

#286 - Up to six acres of prime agricultural land in central MA available for long-term lease to experienced organic grower.  Land is part of an APR farm and is presently in organic hay production (not certified).  A small uncertified organic orchard adjacent to the property is not inlcuded in the lease but the fruit would be available for retail.  This is an ideal site for a pick-your-own operation or a CSA. There is the possibility of leasing further acreage on the property for grass-fed livestock as well.  There is no housing available on the property but there are many rental units in the surrounding area. 
 
#287 - Half-acre of four-acre farm currently in wheat in western MA available to person willing to improve land growing food crops.  Organically-certified parcel near water source includes possible use of chicken coop as well. A 19-room house that can be easily subdivided will be available 9/1/08.
 
#292 - Thirty-acre farm in southeastern MA for sale: half wooded, half pasture, all with original stone walls. Woods were professionally and conservatively thinned two years ago and are suitable for riding trails or forestry. The pastureland, which could be tilled with minor work, housed organically-raised milk goats previous three years, pastured cows from 1950 to 2004, and was previously used for potatoes, poultry and milk cows. It is not certified organic but no pesticides have been used for decades. Buildings include goat shed, run-in shelter, and a 30-year-old custom-built house that needs complete updating to be livable.

#296 - Forty-six acre farm in western MA for immediate sale: 44 acres of APR land with stream, small river and beaver pond include 29 acres of harvestable woodland. The fifteen acres of excellent tillable land are currently in corn with APR assessment available. Property includes large barn and old brick farmhouse in good condition with three bedrooms, two full baths, large living room and screened-in porch with large yard and above-ground pool with large deck. House can be heated with wood furnace or oil. There is a one-acre building lot as well. Property is located on the rural part of good-sized town with possibility of CSA. If responding with email, include property reference in subject line.

#300 - Farm specializing in natural beef for sale in south-central Massachusetts:  land can be purchased with or without the substantial retail and wholesale business already in place.  Owner will consider other options such as lease for this 30+-acre river-front property with another 20 acres presently leased.  All necessary farm structures are in place: fencing, barns, internal roads, accessible water, and small updated three-bedroom house.  Land is also suitable for sheep or horses.

#301 - Farm for sale in western MA:  property is 108 acres, of which about 40 are tillable.  Previously used for vegetables, hay and tobacco, it includes a pond, and nearby rivers can supplement for irrigation if necessary.  Buildings include a ten-room, 1830s house, two tobacco barns, and a hay barn with extension on back.  Land, except 1.8 acres surrounding the house, garage and hay barn, is under APR, and is near several towns and a major highway.

#303 - Fully-developed organic cranberry operation in eastern MA, certified since 1992, for sale or lease:  twenty-three acres includes three in bog and another ten with agricultural potential; operation leases an additional six acres of bog.  A spring-fed river on the property open year-round provides irrigation water.  Property includes a two or three-bedroom farmhouse that houses the processing space; a chicken house; and two storage or animal sheds.  The operation has all the necessary agricultural and sorting/packaging equipment.  A 1,000+-member customer base, both wholesale and retail, has been developed over fifteen years with considerable potential for additional internet sales via a website already in place.  Owners wish to sell the whole property, business and bogs only but are willing to consider other options, including staying on as consultants if necessary.

#305 - Historic herb and berry farm in east-central MA for lease, rent or farm manager: dating from 1782, it offers 10+ acres of available planting space, ideal for herb and perennial cultivation including pot-in-pot field operations, with farm pond and large double English barn available.  Property is on a large primary thoroughfare with easy access to major routes and about 1,000 feet of road frontage. Owner/managers seek to re-create living history aspects of subsistence farming in the 1700s on a small scale, similar to that shown at www.1771.org.  Owners would ideally like to team the LLC with one or more 501c3 non-profit organizations to promote education of sustainable farming practices, past, present and future.

#307 - Five-acre property in southeastern MA for sale or lease:  includes 50-stall horse barn with indoor/outdoor riding arenas and acres of green turn-out.  A 3+-bedroom ranch house is on the property and can be included in the arrangement.  Owners have twenty-year lease on 80 surrounding acres as well, and the informal use of another 200 acres for riding purposes.  There are presently 25 boarders in the barn some of whom can be moved if necessary.  Property presents unusual opportunity with a good amount of available land near urban centers and major routes.

#308 - About four acres of land in western MA for lease or rent:  former pastureland, pesticide-free, the land has been mowed twice a year.  There is a small barn, access to town water, and a tractor is available.  The owner is flexible about use and financial arrangements, e.g. would consider barter.

#310 - Small field in western MA offered to organic farmer in exchange for share in the produce in multi-year agreement: 3-4 flat acres has been brush-hogged yearly but not actively used for at least 15 years.  There is dirt-road access to a numbered route and possible domestic well water. Owner owns surrounding 16 acres and may be willing to discuss larger land use; he keeps beehives and maintains a small stand of apple trees and blueberry bushes about 100 yards from the field.

#314 - Farmland for immediate sale in western MA:  44 acres, of which 12-15 are currently non-organically farmed in corn silage; some additional acres have become overgrown with small saplings and trees, but are reclaimable; balance of land is wooded and in wetlands.  Land is under APR, reserving the right to construct dwelling and farm structures, is located within minutes of good-sized towns with customer potential for CSA, and is close to major highways.

#319 - Thirty-eight-acre farm with ongoing businesses in western MA for sale:  operations include a 1500-bush pick-your-own organic blueberry business and an active horse training facility.  Property is under Chapter 61A and all but five acres are listed with the Historic Land Conservancy.  Farm house with two-car garage has studio, three-story barn, and greenhouse attached.  Barn has seven padded stalls, tack room, feed room, and full cellar.  There are five outdoor paddocks and turn-out areas including riding arena for dressage. Property includes several perennial gardens, fruit trees, vegetable garden, and a cottage with heat and electricity but no water overlooking a three-acre pond.

#320 - Sixteen-acre historic dairy/livestock farm in southwestern MA for rent or lease:  most land is cleared, excellent pasture, with two barns of which one is a large two-story structure from the 1850s and a farm pond.  Owner seeks renter, lessor or farm manager to organically expand the operation or start a livestock operation on a part-time basis, and offers negligible rent and all profits of the operation.

#321 -   71-acre non-working farm in south-central MA for immediate sale:  land, about half-cleared, includes five buildings with current tenants sufficient to finance property.  Buildings include: one-story Ranch-style home with tenant; two-story Colonial with first-floor tenant, vacant upper story; 3,200 sq. ft. metal building with tack retail shop as current tenant; ca. 4,000 sq. ft. ice cream shop/restaurant with long-term tenant; ca. 3,000 sq. ft. antique barn.

#322 - Farm in Worthington MA for sale:  about 40 acres on main road including a small river; about three in open fields, the remainder in woodland and conservation land, with additional woodland available in separate package.  Small 1800s farmhouse: two bedrooms, large livingroom with fireplace, kitchen, dining room, one bathroom, utility room, large summer studio, unfinished attic, detached garage.  House has new roof, well, septic, water heater, and all new plumbing. Lease or rental of additional cropland and barn space from adjacent farm is possible.

New Hampshire

#236 - The Quaker City Land Trust was formed in 1993 by residents of a cooperative, "back to the land" neighborhood dating from the 1970s. The Land Trust owns 9 houses (2 of which are small cabins) on 91 acres, mostly wooded, in southwest New Hampshire. The seven adult members of the Land Trust share interests in low-impact living, organic agriculture, cottage industries, non-violent social change and conservation. A modest home is available (1/5 of a mile from the community parking lot) with potential for membership and a long-term lease on the house and its leasehold, which includes a garden plot and a well. Leaseholders share access to woodlots on common land and to a community woodworking shop. Sharing resources and skills and trading work is a valued part of what we do here. Current members include orchard workers, Quakers, carpenters, historian, mediator, beekeeper, accountant, gardeners, spinner, knitters, and feltmakers. Families with children are welcome. Land here is currently, or has recently been, used for small home gardens, goat pasture, small orchard, wholesale flower growing, and firewood. A large portion has been left as undeveloped forest.

# 265 - Farm property in southern NH for rent or lease: 100 acres consists of 5 tillable acres, 15 pasture, 78 woodland and 2 other. There are two residences and a wooded house lot: one is an antique cottage, 16' X 23', with full bath and laundry room with front porch, available 8/06; the other is a new cabin, 16' X 16', active solar/wood, propane systems, low-volume composting toilet and wraparound porch. These are available to the renter or lessee as well as the wooded house lot for a farmhouse with farm use rights. Pastures and gardens slope to the south; water is ample and good; soil is light and needs building. Owners raise goats, cattle, donkeys, hens and turkeys for personal use and some retail; vegetables, fruits and berries also primarily for personal consumption and occasional sale. There is the potential for a market garden, CSA, cordwood and livestock.

#275 - Farm for immediate sale in central NH: about 25 flat acres of prime farm soils includes 5-acre woodlot with state-stocked trout stream running through property. Includes 7-room house, one-car garage, 26X26 horse barn, and hay shed. There is an artesian well, septic system, oil heat with two wood stoves, 300-gallon farm gasoline tank, and generator for emergencies. Farm is not certified organic but no prohibited materials have been used for at least fifteen years as the farm has been inactive.

#272 - Twenty-five acre farm with large farmhouse in NH for immediate sale: includes very large barn with hay storage and free stall areas and some additional outbuildings.  Eleven-room, three-bathroom farmhouse has separate garage and workshop.  Land is mostly in fields with private water and septic, and electricity to barn.

#304 - Property in south-central NH for rent or lease:  40+ acres includes 6-8 acres of open field actively farmed until twelve years ago.  Property is bound completely and broken into useable fields by stone walls, and has a nearby water source and road frontage.  There is rental housing nearby or owner will allow building if desired.

#311 -  Two abutting parcels of farmland for sale in southern NH: 56 acres, of which about 55% is woodland and 45% open, with a year-round brook running through, all under conservation easement. A two-acre “building envelope”, whose location within the property is negotiable, is available on each parcel where development and improvements can be made. Goal is to keep land in productive agriculture and sustainable forestry.  Land was conventionally farmed until 2001, and has subsequently been mowed yearly.

New York

(mostly Hudson Valley area)

#223 - Iroquois Farm, located on the St.Lawrence River and Rte. # 37 near Ogdensburg, NY, seeks a farmer, or a farm family or a "partnership" of two or more farmers knowledgeable about organic farming, who would like to manage the 90 ft. certified organic greenhouse, 12 acres organic gardens and 150 acres of row crops on land owned by Clements Agricultural Research Institute (CARI). CARI will provide the land, seed and equipment and possibly some labor. We are particularly interested in growing organic soybeans on our cropland, and a variety of vegetables in the garden. Housing available. . We would lease the farm, the B&B and the Restaurant and shop. We would have some conditions about maintenance of the organic certification and we would try to obtain some grants for research in organics. The restaurant could be operated by a different couple than the farm and garden; B&B could be operated by separate party also. Swimming, boating, fishing, and hunting on site, as well. Also interested in interns for the summer.(revised 8/9/04)

#226 - Organic small farm located in Hudson Valley, New York with 1500 square foot certified kitchen with walk-in cooler and freezer, heated greenhouse, and raised bed garden plus cropland and pastureland totaling 30 acres. Owner is currently developing frozen food products with a SARE grant and is hosting two local food distribution businesses on-site: Columbia County Real Food Network and Food Express food delivery. Plans for 2002 include planting crops for "new" convenience food products. Housing available on the farm consisting of three new two-family homes. Beginning farmers are encouraged to apply. Owner seeks rental, lease, or Farm Manager for eventual sale of the property or a work-in type arrangement. Also open to exploring ways to make the farm more affordable.

#235 - To rent: beautiful 450-acre farm near Watkins Glen in Finger Lakes area with excellent agricultural soils now in corn and grass - both non-organic. Includes large barn and three-bay machinery shed and four-bedroom house. Good visibility on Rte. 414. Willing to rent only to farmer who will convert to organic.

#257 - Organic farming opportunity: owner is interested in partnering with a well-qualified farmer to develop this farm's organic production potential. Farm consists of 250 acres of which 50 are now under cultivation with the possibility of adding more. There are both a barn and house in good condition. The property is within easy driving distance of two major cities and within walking distance of an elementary school. Arrangement with farmer depends on interests, experience, resources and a viable business plan. Further information and photos are available at www.mtecpas.com/farm.

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Rhode Island

#299 - Farm manager sought for farm in northwestern Rhode Island:    Owner seeks farmer interested in strictly vegetable production on 15 acres previously used as nursery.  All necessary equipment is on site:  tractors, rotovators, seeders,and  transplanters.  Irrigation source is a three-acre pond.  No housing is available on site, but there are many rental opportunities nearby.  Acreage can be expanded if farm becomes viable economically.  Owner seeks farmer who is knowledgeable, self-motivated, and progressive in organic farming practices.  Salary is based on profitability.

Vermont

#289 - Farm in south-central Vermont available for ten-year lease: 240 acres of mostly prime and state farmland, about 140 acres of which have been free of chemical inputs for three or more years, with two dwellings, dairy barn and outbuildings currently used for dairying, with about 80 milk cows and 50 heifers, all in hay and pasture, to be available late fall or early winter. A grant will be available to fund capital improvements and building renovations.  Two open houses have been scheduled for viewing the property.  Interested parties should contact the organization for more details concerning their request for submitting the required letter of interest.

#291 - Modern 250+ cow dairy farm in northern Vermont seeks herdsman: duties include maintaining herd health, heat detection, calving assistance, supervision and training of Hispanic employees, record-keeping, helping with crop harvesting for a salary of $35,000+ and ten heifer calves per year. Farm is well equipped with modern, well-maintained equipment, and plans to expand to 350 cows and to install a wind turbine and methane digester. Position is ideal for farmer to start one’s own herd and gain experience in modern, progressive dairy.

#309 - Partners sought for ongoing farm enterprise in central VT:  a diversified organic CSA farm raising vegetables, greenhouse plants and poultry, with a bakery and campground, seeks farmers interested in being responsible for, or actively engaged in, vegetable and fruit production, and in establishing a livestock operation.  Farm consists of 70 acres of which 40 are open: about 20 for livestock and 10 for mixed fruit, vegetables and ornamentals; water is plentiful and of excellent quality.  Buildings include two greenhouses, a barn, a new farmhouse being built, a trailer, a 24’x32’ off-grid woods house, and other smaller buildings mostly for the guest part of the farm.  There are three tractors, crop production equipment and portable electric fencing on hand.  Marketing is well-established, at a large farmer’s market, CSA since 1991 and several good wholesale outlets.

#313 - Fifty-five acre farm currently run as beef operation for rent in east-central VT:  25 acres with new five-strand high tensile fencing with small interior pastures for rotational grazing; five acres with four-strand horse fencing; and further twenty acres of hay field.  Water is available both from stream on two sides of the property and from long-established well with connections to the pastures.  Owners are willing to consider other creative agricultural uses for the property.  Buildings include 36' shed and farmhouse with two+ bedrooms, bath, office, large living room and kitchen with pantry has new furnace and includes some basic appliances.  Property is two miles from major road leading to I-91 and within half an hour to several good-sized cities.

#315 - Former dairy farm of 9.5 acres for sale in central VT: not actively farmed since 2000 but pasture kept open through haying.  About seven acres are prime, flat, river bottom land with river irrigation nearby, all on well-travelled route. Property includes large dairy barn, eight-bay equipment shed, brick schoolhouse with shed attachment having on-site retail possibilities, four-bedroom cape house with spring water, and two smaller outbuildings – owner can provide photos via email.  Location is in a small village within a half-hour of substantial cities, and provides a supportive small-farm community.  Asking price $245,000.

#316 - Organic dairy farm of 271 total acres in northern VT for sale:  three parcels, all certified organic, fenced with triple-strand high tensile fence, with water lines and many frost-free water systems. The first parcel of 114 acres was used for grass-fed business in the past, with 14,000 sq ft clear span building with NZ parlor with calf barn attached, separate work shop, three-bedroom ranch house with attached two-car garage, Harvest Store silo, concrete manure pit, large concrete barn yard, high and dry soils and improved cattle lanes.  The second parcel of 130 acres with road frontage connects with the first, with 100 acres of fine pasture, 10 acres of sugar bush, currently leased and in active use. The third parcel is 27 acres with heifer barn,  previously a working dairy with 48 tie stalls and new gutter cleaner, five box stalls, and attached milk house, currently used as a heifer barn with loose housing. There are many other fine features of this property not detailed above that can be better described by the owners. Parcels can be sold separately. Can be sold as turnkey operation with 120 organic cows and 100 organic heifers, all in excellent condition; current employees are nearby, and owners are willing to provide a year’s consultation.

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