Please describe your past and/or present farming experience
Young farmer with established vegetable operation looking for short or longer term land opportunity. Currently farming about 5 acres on 3 different parcels throughout Rutland County. All on one year leases without the ability to get a longer term deal. Currently sell through 1 year long farmers market and 2 summer markets locally. We shut down the CSA part of the business to focus on larger market production and larger wholesale accounts. We have expanded wholesale production to provide many local and Vermont state wide wholesale accounts. In 2024 we landed a wholesale account to NYC growing specialty crops. With the addition of NYC wholesale we have started the process to try to gain a spot at a Green Market in NYC.
Are you currently farming?
Yes
Are you interested in connecting with other farmers to explore collocation or collaborative farm ideas?
Yes
Counties being considered
Addison
Bennington
Chittenden
Essex
Lamoille
Orleans
Rutland
Washington
Windham
Windsor
What is the primary agricultural enterprise you are considering?
Vegetables
What other enterprises are you considering?
Berries
Greenhouse
Total Acres Desired
50.0
Tillable Acres
20.0
Forested Acres
30.0
Organic
Yes
Farm Structures Needed
Barn(s)
Greenhouses
Storage
Farmhouse Needed
Yes
Equipment Needed
I will supply my own equipment, but if there is equipment on the property I would be happy to discuss.
Which of the following arrangements are you considering?
Lease with Option to Buy
Long-Term Lease
Owner-Financed Sale
Standard Sale
Have you been qualified by a lending institution? (if applicable)
No
Are you interested in conserved farms?
Yes
Do you have a business plan? Please write an informative description of your vision & goals for your farming future.
Yes I have a business plan with up to date financials and projections for the next 2 years. Working currently with the Vermont Farm and Forest Viability program.
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