Grazing

Pastures, Forest, Ponds, Creeks, 200 acres

Rochester

Farmer Housing

Updated January 16, 2026

Aerial shot of fields

100 Total Acres

  • 10 Tillable Acres
  • 15 Pasture Acres
  • 100 Forested Acres
  • 5 Farmstead Acres
  • 4 Open/Non-farmable Acres

Pastures, Forest, Ponds, Creeks, 200 acres

Rochester, VT

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The Land

We graze cows on 15+ acres amid many ponds, gravity fed irrigation, all infrastructure for pasture divisions and seek someone who wants to head up the herd here, potentially use a large garden site, possibly build their home in the long term. 

This landowner is a

Farmer or farm family

Quality of land

Statewide ag soils (not prime but good), well drained, easy to get out early in April, dries fast. Lots of water available. All grazing gear needed on site. 

Enrolled in Current Use

Yes

Protected with conservation easement

No

Current forest management plan

Yes

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

A cabin and tiny house both possibly available on site. 

Water source for farm use

Available

Type of water source

Drilled well, Shallow well or spring reservoir, Irrigation system, Pond, River/stream

Water source details

Amazing water - springs (5) all drought tolerant, deep well, clear ponds. Major water resiliency systems established for past 13 years. 

Farm infrastructure

  • Barn/farm buildings
  • Greenhouses/high tunnels
  • Fencing
  • Roadways
  • Electricity/power

Description of farm infrastructure

Hundreds of fruit and nut trees beginning to bear, 500 berry bushes... Hard perimeter fence - woven wire, miles of poly wire and posts, reels, atvs etc. Veggie garden space. 

Access to equipment

Available

Equipment details

Possible access to 4wd 55 horse tractor, atvs, hay making gear, we have it. 

Tenure Arrangement

Lease

Tenure arrangement details

We'd rent to start and ideally eventually convey some of the land to the right person (couple ideally)

 

Additional Information

Strong economy on site of occasional renters, events and courses which love to purchase food raised here, purvey catering, etc.