Landowner #30163
108 acre farm. 30+ acres currently available for management intensive grazing. This land has been in CRP for 40 years. Our goal as owners is to have the land grazed so that the soil becomes magnificently productive and healthy and supports magnificent and healthy livestock! There is currently no infrastructure-no fencing, no water- so it’s a “blank slate”. There is a large bank barn which will be rehabbed in the next 1-2 years. There is a 1-2 acre pond, and a small stream. In the future there is a possibility for an additional 30 some acres to be added (we currently lease to a farmer who harvests hay.) The farm has been in the family for 100+ years. It was formerly used as a dairy and crop farm until the late 1950s, then grazed a few cattle and harvested hay for several decades, then rented to a farmer for commodity crops for several decades. The farm is currently partially idle and partially hay cropped. We do not want chemical sprays or commercial fertilizers used.
Landowner #30146
Our farm is Farm is 50 acres of mixed wetland, alfalfa field, field, and forest. There are about 13 tillable acres that have previously been grazed by sheep, harvested for hay and 5 acres which were previously feed corn production but have been fallow for 3 years. We are interested in renting the farm land and/or farm house to a farmer who is committed to regenerative organic agriculture. There is a large barn with room for hay storage and sheltering animals. Much of the acreage is fenced. Our goals are to build the soil, respect the local eco-system, and provide a fulfilling opportunity for a farmer. The house is a large 4 bedroom, 3 bath with garage and garden shed.
Landowner Listing 30139
We have a 55 acre farm in southern Mercer County, PA (near Lawrence County line). For the past 10 years or so, many of the fields (20-25 acres) have been leased out for conventional commodity crop production. Today, there are 10-15 acres that are not under cultivation and we are exploring alternative agrobusiness uses for this land with a longer-term view of expanding these alternative uses to other parts of the farm. Broadly speaking, initial aspirations are using the land to: About the land55 relatively flat acres set in southern Mercer County near the Lawrence County line. Originally a small dairy farm no livestock or other animals have been raised or used on the farm in the past 20 years.Other features:• About 10 acres of woodland.• 1 acre pond – was previously stocked but not recently.• Frequented by deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, racoons, muskrats, and a variety of birds. No bears have been seen on the property.• Wild blackberry and raspberry bushes• A few apple trees.• Bank barn presently used as a workshop and for equipment storage, but could potentially be used for additional purposes. About the locationLocated in a rural/ agricultural area of Mercer County near the village of Volant, it has easy access to Routh 19 and I-79 and is exactly 1 hour to downtown Pittsburgh (non-rush hour) and PIT airport. The local area is a mixture of well-kept Amish and non-Amish farms and other sizable land plots.Driving distances:Downtown Pittsburgh: 58 mi (1 hr – non-rush hour)Cranberry Twp 40 mi (40 min)Grove City Premium Outlet 6mi (10 min)New Wilmington 5 mi (10 min) Other points for clarity:
Landowner Listing 30023
We borrow land from future generations. I became caretaker of these 80 acres, previously hay, beef cattle grazing, woods and wetland, when my in-laws passed away. I want to leave the land better than I found it, so am seeking a like minded person/persons with commitment, but no land base of their own to caretake this land and grow your dream. I want to help new farmers get started and gain experience without having the land investment. Prefer organic farming methods used. http://usebccinstead.info/FARM/
Landowner Listing 30121
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.