Blank slate opportunity

The Land

Flat to gently sloped open pasture on prime agricultural soil that is currently being hayed. Hope to collaborate to create a diversified food system that includes livestock, fruit and nut trees, and veg production. Farmer housing available.

This landowner is a

Farmer or farm family

Quality of land

Land is all listed as prime agricultural soil. Currently being hayed by a neighbor and has been used for grazing various livestock in the past. Was once a working dairy farm 25 years ago. Land is flat to gently sloping with one small steep area. Mostly open fields with some hedgerows and shade trees scattered. No issues with drainage or flooding - at 1400 ft elevation.

Enrolled in Current Use

No

Protected with conservation easement

No

Current forest management plan

No

Certified or qualified organic

No

External map links

View Location on Google Maps • View Soil Info on VT Natural Resources Atlas • View Atlas Tutorial

Farm Information

Farmer housing

Yes

Farmer housing details

Attached apartment to main home on property. 1 bedroom with attached balcony. Second room could be den, office, or bedroom. Full bathroom with shower. Open living, kitchen, and eating space that opens to stone patio. Radiant floors and wood stove for heating.

Water source for farm use

Available

Type of water source

Drilled well

Water source details

Drilled well

Farm infrastructure

Barn/farm buildings
Electricity/power

Description of farm infrastructure

Huge 8,000 sq fr barn that was previously used as part of a working dairy farm. Animal stalls and chicken coop in barn. Large workshop space and a second floor for added storage. Possible that one room was used a large walk-in cooler in the last. Needs some TLC but is in good enough shape to be used as is.

Access to equipment

Available

Equipment details

Access to 60hp tractor with implements - grapple, winch, rear blade. Riding mower and snowblower also available and various other power and hand tools.

Tenure Arrangement

Collaborative model

Tenure arrangement details

We are seeking to work with another person, couple, or family to create a diversified food system on what is currently a blank slate. With the right fit we hope to have a longstanding relationship with someone where we create connection and community. Help on the property would involve supporting day to day chores (plowing, mowing, tending gardens and animals) with support of bigger projects like planting and caring for trees and other perennials, creating long term plans for animal management, infrastructure needs, etc.

Additional Information

We are a young family hoping to collaborate on the land. Kathleen has a background in horticulture and nursery work and has worked on diversified veg farms. She completed the farmer training program through UVM in 2021. She is passionate about perennial plantings as well as supporting and creating habitat for native flora and fauna.
Jacob is an electrician by trade and is skilled at construction and home improvement projects. He grew up on his grandparent’s homestead caring for various livestock including cattle and rabbits and he has been an avid about learning to care for animals and plants.