Located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, just across the PA state line, Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse is an award winning, widely respected multi-faceted business and 186 acre preserved regenerative farm which includes a beautiful stone 1820’s five-bedroom farmhouse, an additional 3 bedroom home, three barns which include a storefront, a bakehouse for breadmaking, and a creamery for cheese making. This sale also includes 140 head of cattle, a John Deere tractor, and all the bread and cheese making equipment. The farm is located just over 1 hour from New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas and minutes from Bucks County, PA.
The cows are on a field rotation and their milk is used to make cheese and 100% grass fed beef for sale. Bobolink also has suckled veal and whey fed pork which is sold at 7 regional farmers markets, via mail order and at the farm store. A large barn in the back is used to store up to 650 round bales of hay. An additional machine shed is used for tractor and other equipment storage. The farm owners’ goals over the past 20 years have been to improve the soil health, and produce healthful and delicious products from humanely raised farm animals using regenerative farming techniques that do not rely on fertilizers, pesticides, or fossil fuels.
The main barn with includes the storefront, milking parlor, creamery, wood-fired oven and cheese cave. A large hay barn that can store up to 650 round bales. A storage barn for tractor and other supplies and a garage for truck or other vehicles.
140 head of cattle. These cows were bred from Guernsey, Auyshire, Brown Swiss cross to Kerry and Jersey cows.
The main barn and both homes have a backup generator fueled by propane gas. There are three wells on the property. One for each house and one for watering the animals in the fields.
The electric power for the pasture fencing and well is provided by solar and wind energy.
John Deere tractor, 3 vans for transporting the products to market, bread and cheese making equipment, milking parlor, creamery, Alan Scott inspired wood-fired oven, cheese cave, and storefront.
The property’s 89 acres span both sides of a state-maintained, paved road.
A bank barn is located directly across from the house and is surrounded by approximately 10 acres of pasture with a cow pond.
The 2 BR, 1 BA 2-story house has newer metal roof/siding/windows and is in very good condition. There is propane heat with a newer hot air furnace, as well as electric radiator panels in the kitchen and living room as an alternative. A wood stove could be added in the basement or living room. Off the entry is a bonus room that could be made into an extra bedroom with a bath.
A neighbor makes hay from the pasture and has monitored and amended the soil as needed. Behind the house is 40 acres of pasture and woodland. Additional acreage includes conservable meadow, fen/wetland and bog. The pasture was planted with hedgerow trees and warm season grasses while enrolled in a USDA conservation program from 2011-2022. Approximately 15 acres of woodland is located at the far back of the parcel, which has been logged sustainable using a consulting forester, most recently in 2020.
The valley is a mix of legacy family farms and farmettes with cattle, goats, horses, corn and soybean crops. Some Plain Sect families own properties in the immediate area, but most do not farm.
It would be great to make this a working farm again.
Sale–prefer conventional bank loan or cash. The right buyer will have a plan and money lined up.
My property has been farmed over the past 5+ years in both corn and soybeans and I am interested in having a farmer come in with long-term goals in mind with a focus on sustainability. Will consider discussions with farmers looking to crop, raise livestock, and/or produce vegetables.
The farmed area represents 13 acres. The land is in the Sweet Valley area and easily accessible off a main road. The land slopes downhill to a wood line before a steep decline to a creek. Soil types are WIC and OID.
I am looking for a rent or lease agreement. There is a large bank barn and well for water access that I would consider to be included in any agreement.
Farmland Lease available in Centre County
1-10 acres available for garden/ farming or for raising a few horses/ cows
Access to a tractor
LOCATION: In Julian, PA, 20-minute drive from Penn State/ Downtown State College
For lease- pricing is negotiable; If you are interested in farming, your business plan will be reviewed for consideration.
Possible access to a Barn: 1600 square feet, Pole 1.5 Story. Has electricity & water. Up to 8 stalls.
Outdoor Pavilion: 20’x30’ covered picnic pavilion with cement floor and electrical wiring.
Fenced in area for Horses or Cows- 8 acres
At least 2 acres available with good sun exposure for gardening.
Access to a tractor
In addition to rent, there is an opportunity to work off some of your rental cost by being a caretaker at adjacent farms. Work available at adjacent farms varies from 5-20 hours a week and this work can be discounted from the rent.
If interested in being a caretaker to offset the cost of the rent, candidates must have: COVID vaccine, Own transportation, Clean record, Strong work ethic, Non-Smoker, and Comfortable interacting with guests at adjoining properties.
Ideal if the candidate has experience with any of the following areas: Farming, Gardening, Farm Animal Care, Handy Person Work, Construction, Housekeeping, and/or Hotel or Travel Services