Landowner #30194
40-Acre Lease-Only Homestead Farm Opportunity We are offering a 40-acre homestead farm for lease, currently used for small-scale, sustainable production of: Grass-fed and finished beef and lamb Pasture-raised, non-GMO broiler chickens Free-range laying hens Maple syrup A small selection of organically grown (not certified) fruits and vegetables Products are sold through our farm website and at local farmers’ markets. Land & Infrastructure ~6 Acres of Pasture Perimeter fenced with woven wire and two hot wires Rotationally grazed by: Two cows (artificially inseminated each year) Four Katahdin ewes Managed using step-in posts and poly wire Also includes: A small barn Coops with nest boxes for ~100 laying hens that free-range across the farm Two Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs ~4 Additional Acres of Pasture/Silvopasture Perimeter fenced with single-strand hot wire Used to rotationally graze: Four steers One Katahdin ram ~30 Acres of Woodlands, part of which is tapped for maple syrup production Housing A home is available on the property, but it requires repairs. The landowner is open to allowing sweat equity in lieu of lease payments for a period of time. Repairs would be supervised by the landowner and a licensed contractor to ensure all work meets code. The landowner is also willing to help with the cost of materials. About Us We are a middle-aged, childless couple living on an adjacent 5-acre parcel. We’re looking for a young individual or couple who is interested in: Learning the ins and outs of sustainable farming Working alongside us Gradually taking over the daily operations and farm business Mentorship is available if needed. Lease Terms We are currently only offering a lease arrangement. A long-term lease is possible for the right person(s), but we would begin with a short-term agreement to ensure compatibility and a good working relationship.
Landowner #30193
This farm has been in our family since the early 1900s. My grandfather became a “gentleman” farmer after retiring and raised chickens and turkeys. That infrastructure is long gone and the “farming” we’ve done since then has consisted of large gardens, small scale maple syrup, and nearly 50 years of small scale beef production (3-4 head a year). Most of the property is forested and in conservation easement (which does allow limited timber and firewood harvesting). The “developed” area – consisting of about 20 acres of fenced pasture, my 86 year old mother’s home, a large converted barn that serves as a summer rental, a large spring-fed pool, the tractor shed (20′ x 30′ timber frame), the 1-2 bedroom farmhouse, the workshop (another 20′ x 30′ timber frame that is insulated and heated), the 7 stall working barn, and the equipment shed (20′ x 50′ timber frame lean-to) – which is not included in the conservation easement. The future of the farm is unclear. My mother would like to stay there as long as she can and is quite capable of handling a lot of the property maintenance on her own. I live out of state and typically spend about a week each month on the property helping with maintenance and the inevitable “special projects” that pop up…e.g. dealing with the aftermath of the Emerald Ash Borer or replacing the barbed wire fence with hi-tensile electric. We’d like to find a farmer or farmers – maybe a couple with one working off-farm until their farm plan has time to mature – to come pursue their dream and, in the process, help us maintain and improve the property. Leasing to own isn’t out of the question, but not something we can guarantee at this point. The farmers could take over the small beef cattle operation, raise other small livestock, produce eggs, add high tunnels/green houses (likely with our financial support), bring in school groups or ecotourists, raise native plants, expand the maple syrup operation, raise honey bees, sell firewood, selectively harvest and sell rough cut lumber…it seems to us there are all sorts of things the farm could support.
Landowner #30192
5 Acres for rent, previously used as a farm market stand. Property includes some fruit trees and is perfect for growing vegetables and fruit. Access to a pond for irrigation. Ample room for chickens or a few head of cattle or pigs. A 20 x 40 foot greenhouse is also available for lease on the property. A tractor and tiller are available.
Landowner #30191
27 tillable acres with approx. 5 acres of woods. Following organic standards since 2002 but not certified. 2.5 acres have been used for mixed vegetable crops in recent years. 2 acres were used for rotating laying hens and broilers. The remaining acreage has been fallow for several years. Farm sale outlets include CSA, farmers markets and specialty wholesale. We have also hosted high-end farm to table dinners. This land has been stewarded by the same family for 100 years and has had small scale dairy, beef cattle and grain production in the past. The current generation is ready to provide a new family the opportunity to establish, grow and create their own history on this well-loved land. Location and surrounding community are exceptional for sales of premium farm products, agritourism, and farm / nature-based education programs.
Landowner #30188
Farmland is currently in hay fields. Total land including woodland is 56 acres with 20 of that being farmland. At one time it was a dairy farm, but the barn has been converted out of dairy production to equipment storage. This is a 4th generation farm and is enrolled in the farmland preservation program. My family lives in the farmhouse and there are 2 rental houses available on the property that could be rented to a farmer/tenant.
Landowner #30186
Wanted: Permaculture and Agroforestry Entrepreneurs Seeking motivated entrepreneur to establish a new Permaculture food web system on 3 acres around the farmhouses. 15 acres of woods would also be available to lease for agroforestry growing. Phase 1: We envision a vibrant multi season system of crops with a potential agrivoltaics pasture component. This would be a stand-alone enterprise for the grower. Beautiful 3-bedroom house with attached garage, finished basement, hardwood floors, and full appliances with 3 outdoor sheds included is available to rent to allow immediate proximity to the land base. Creek is available for irrigation if needed. Phase 2: Additional certified organic grassland may be available. Seeking a long-term arrangement to further increase regenerative productivity of our land base and assets. We do not have a business plan for this venture, it is to be self-directed by the grower/renter. We are located in Juniata County Pa, where we operate a diversified crop and livestock farm. We raise organic hay, custom feed cattle and sell grain crops and we plan on continuing the existing operation. If you are motivated to grow food crops but do not have access to a land base then perhaps, we may be a place for you to achieve your dream!
Landowner #30185
We own 28 acres in Willistown Township (near Radnor Hunt Club). 12 of those acres are a natural field available for lease. We are open to any productive agricultural/livestock use of the land that benefits the farmer and community.
Landowner #30183
This farm has been run as a conventional apple orchard farm for generations. It is a mixture of orchard and woodland. The goal of the new owner is to lease the orchard or other farming space.
Landowner #30180
120 acres divided by a roadway. Located in Southern Chester County. Interested in farmers looking to grow flowers or food for people: fruits, vegetables, etc. Christmas trees or lavender are also an option. No livestock feed.
Landowner #30179
This 50 acre property in Perkiomenville, PA was historically run as a pig farm and has been managed under organic or chemical-free practices. It features a stable, four sheds, four wells, and approximately 20 acres of pasture suitable for continued grazing or crop production, plus a small wooded area. The owner will remain on-site or nearby to help oversee operations but has no specific conservation requirements. The existing infrastructure can be adapted for livestock, vegetable cropping, or a mix of both, and these organic-friendly conditions could streamline any formal certification process.