Rocca Di Cambio Farm

The Land

To provide a farm in harmony with nature, to regenerate the land, inspire & educate families, model sustainable farming, honor the vital role of farmers, and to grow/raise nutrient-dense food that nourishes and supports healthy living.

This landowner is a

Farmer or farm family

Quality of land

USDA Soils maps indicate that the farmstead is mapped Buckland loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes. Woodland west of the farmland is mapped Buckland loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes, very stony. Wetter lowland in the northern portion of the farm is mapped. Cabot silt loam, 0 to 8 percent slopes. Relative Ag Value is estimated at 75%, with 100% being the best prime land and 0 being unsuited for agriculture. We practice regenerative grazing methods, and the results on our farm have been significant. Regenerative farming does not use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We simply use our cattle and chickens to fertilize the land!

Enrolled in Current Use

Yes

Protected with conservation easement

Conservation easement with OPAV

Conservation easement details

This property is protected under the Vermont Land Trust. In accordance with the Land Trust agreement, the property must continue to be used as a working farm. If you're not a farmer, you must provide a business plan to VT Land Trust for approval. VT Land Trust offers guidance for business plans. If you are a farmer, you must comply with VT Land Trust use of property.

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

The farmhouse is filled with classic charm, featuring a main-floor primary bedroom with peaceful sunrise views & two upstairs bedrooms with storage & freshly cleaned carpets! This property has been well-maintained and has had several updates throughout. These include one new Andersen window in the cold room (2023), a high-efficiency Thermo-Pride furnace (2024), a well pressure tank (2023), and a water softener (2021). The dry basement basement features a Santa Fe dehumidifier and direct access to a woodshed. The farmhouse also has a fantastic kitchen and a cold storage room perfect for packaging eggs, fruits, vegetables, and meat.

Water source for farm use

Available

Type of water source

Drilled well, Irrigation system, Pond

Water source details

The property features three spring-fed ponds, including two newly constructed irrigation ponds added in 2024 and a third nestled in the woods. The farmhouse is serviced by a private drilled well, complete with a water softener for added convenience.

Farm infrastructure

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

Description of farm infrastructure

Horse Barn (24'x36'): Floating slab, overhead hay storage, matted center aisle, two matted stalls, and tack/storage space. Hay storage for approx. 1,000 bales.
Greenhouse Barn (28'x140'): Used for cattle housing.
Sugarhouse (20'x23'): Cement floor, tin roof, wired (generator needed), uninsulated, located above the sugarbush.
Vegetable Hoophouse (96'x30')
Chicken Hoophouse (96'x30'): Added in 2022.
Milkhouse (14'x18'): Now used as a chicken coop with a small run-in.
Steel Barn (120'x50'): Includes a 45'x50' insulated section. Includes a truck lift!
Expansive pastures areas: for regenerative farming
Concrete bunker: for manure/compost or additional farm storage

Access to equipment

Not available

Tenure Arrangement

For Sale $1,600,000

Real estate agency/MLS #

5042462

Additional Information

A rare chance to own a beloved 218.5-acre Vermont farm, permanently conserved under the Vermont Land Trust. The property is thoughtfully equipped with fencing for mini pigs, a large cement compost/manure bunker, a paddock with water access, and established gardens featuring perennials, garlic, apple trees, and two mature walnut trees. A 6,000 sq. ft. steel barn rests on a 6-inch slab, complemented by a detached garage and an insulated workshop that includes a heavy-duty truck lift. The entire farm is enclosed by an electric fencing system powered directly from the workshop.

Rocca Di Cambio Farm