Couple Seeking 5+ Tillable Acres
11+ years experience
Focus Vegetables
Updated September 16, 2026
Seeking
- Farmland
- 6-20 acres
- Sale
5+ tillable acres. Prime soils. Flat land. Water source. Housing and/or barn with electricity. 20+ years experience.
Farming experience
11+ years experience
Currently farming
Yes
Highest level of farming experience
Farm management experience
Description of farming experience
Hello! We are a couple looking to branch out and start a farm of our own. The farmer has 20+ years experience in organic vegetable production and holds a master's degree in Soil Science. For the past 10 years, he has been managing a large scale certified organic vegetable operation generating $600k in revenue. Emma’s skillset includes community engagement, customer relations, and administration. She is a UVM alum and holds a Master's in Social Work from Boston College. Together, we have complimentary skills and experience to position us to run a thriving farm business. Please see our attached 1 pager to learn more about the criteria we are looking for.
Farming plans
Tenure arrangement desired
Sale
Tenure arrangement description
Open to sale, farm transfer, and lease to own.
Planned farm enterprise: Primary
Vegetables
Farm enterprises description
Organic vegetables and berries. Direct to consumer sales (CSA, wholesale, and farm stand).
Written business plan
In progress
Business planning description
Business planning through the Intervale Center.
Farmer housing needed
Yes
Water source needed
Yes
Farm infrastructure needed
Description of infrastructure needed
- Water source. Ideally housing and barn with electricity. Bonus = Access to equipment, greenhouses, and high tunnels.
- 5+ tillable acres (flat land). Ideally 10-30 tillable acres or nearby option to lease additional acreage.
- Located on or near a main/well traveled road, road frontage, easily accessible to the public.
- Town population size = 5,000+
- Within 30 minutes of Burlington, Montpelier, or White River Junction
Access to equipment needed
No
Additional information
Click to view our Criteria Flier https://canva.link/d07nvk5a91jdo5b
We are working with the Vermont Land Trust, the Intervale Center, and Land for Good.