Looking for a farmer to partner with. Primary interest is in horse farming, but can designate some acreage for organic farming.

Cropland – Registered Holsteins. Registered Jerseys. Small flock of sheep, Boar goats. Conventional tie stall barn. Free stall barn. Attractive farm on main road.  Looking for person interested in long term lease, lease with option to buy, or standard sale.

The Down To Earth CSA is looking for a farmer/manager to grow organic vegetable crops for 20-30 shares from about Apr 1-Oct.31, 2007 on our farm in Stafford, Connecticut. We need an individual with the skills, experience and/or education necessary to plant, grow, harvest, and distribute vegetable crops to supply the members weekly with a variety of organic vegetables from June -Oct or early Nov. The farmer/manager will coordinate the work of work share members and weekly help from the remaining members. Planting cover crops, mulching, weeding, adding soil amendments and composting will also be required.  The land owner has 2 tractors & implements and will do all t he tractor work required. the workshare members will plant, weed, & assist the farmer/manager throughout the season. Housing may be available.

The farm consists of 89 acres of land on both sides of a state highway. There are several fertile, fairly level fields, approximately 15 acres in extent, which were used for vegetable farming, cattle pasture, and hay production.  The remainder of the land is in woodland, rockfalls, and wetlands with a small stream.  The land was farmed by the same family 1910. The fields have lain fallow for half a century, although they are cut over regularly to keep them open.  There is a newly renovated house on the property,as well as 2 barns, a chicken coop, and a small roadside store. Centrally located in the state, and convenient to major highways this acreage provides a large expansion of open fertile land suitable for a wide variety of farming ventures.  

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Owner seeks farmer to farm approximately 35 acres of a 150-acre open space property. This property was previously used as dairy farm until end of 20th century. Areas deemed suitable for agriculture are relatively fertile, fairly level fields, which were used for vegetable farming, cattle pasture and hay production. A large portion of the land (woodlands, wetlands, wet meadows and watercourse) is designated for open space and for passive recreation. The fields have been fallow for close to a decade. Farmer is allowed to use a section of the barn for equipment storage. Farmer must supply all equipment. Property is centrally located in Cheshire, convenient to highways. Acreage provides land suitable for wide variety of farming ventures. Experience, references and insurance required. Activities must respect conservation easement, walking trails, passive recreation, existing gardens, etc.

Owner trying to start a sustainable vegetable farm on 4 tillable acres. Owner would like to sell the vegetables at the local farmers market, roadside stand and start a CSA. Owner willing to contribute capital for start-up including a small tractor, seed, fertilizer, etc. and split the profits. A trailer is available for living.

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Farm has 4.5 acres for crop farmers or gardeners. Chemical free since '93. Farmer who cut hay passed away. Lease, or in exchange for tilling garden and/or landscape services. No chemicals, no GMOs, no clones.

7 1/2 beautiful acres. Currier & Ives setting. 12 stall horse barn, 3-car garage with 900 sq. ft. in-law apartment. 230-year-old farmhouse totally restored. Front and back porches. Woodstove. Gardens, large pond & waterfall. Gorgeous gazebo overlooking pond. Barn with electric and water. Circular drive. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large kitchen, dining room and living room. Sitting room adjacent to kitchen. Rural scenic street. $725,000.00.

Owner of 20 acres in Storrs interested in seeing land be productive and organically farmed. A 1.5 acre field has been used for organic vegetable production for local farmers' market for the last two years. Adjacent 1-acre field is overgrown. Property also has the makings of a good sugarbush and there is access to water. It would be quite possible to build a modest barn or house on the property. The land fronts a quiet road, but is within 5 miles of 2 established farmers' markets and 3.5 miles of UConn.

10-acre, mostly wooded property with pond and stream. Lease of land considered with or without lease of small 3-bedroom house. There are 2 former chicken sheds/coops and the makings of a third shed. About 1/2 acre is cleared and has been used to grow organic crops. The Storrs Farmers' Market is about 2 miles away and UConn is 1.5 miles from the house and property.

Approximately 5 acres of gentle sloping well drained tillable land with southern exposure for short term lease. Previously planted with corn, hay & vegetables. Past 5 years in corn & winter rye.

Nine plus acres located northern Bloomfield near Farmington River. Dead end street. Property abuts 88 acre land preserve. Lots of trails. Barn has water and electricity& large hay loft. Fenced level land and 2-family house.

Owner of a small farm seeks energetic couple or family in a lease/share arrangement. Farm has had mixed use and now is chemical free. Soil, barn and house are excellent. Farm is currently in short term lease.

In Ellington. 113 acre farm. Historic farm house, plus Cape Cod ranch house, large 2 story warehouse and 3 tobacco sheds, which provide excellent rental income. Over 60 acres of tillable fields which are currently leased to tenants growing various crops. An on-site irrigation pond provides an ample water supply. One of a few beautiful farms remaining in area. $2,900,000.00

We have a 6 acre farm in the center of the town of Groton. We started up 1 year ago. We have 80 laying hens and sell eggs at Farmers' Market, local restaurant and this spring at on-site farm stand. We have 7 Shetland sheep (2 will lamb in spring) which we shear for wool. We have 3/4 acre mixed vegetable garden and beginning a small peach orchard and herb and salad garden. I am a beginning farmer and need a person (or couple) experienced in livestock/farming to live on the property and help.

Connecticut agritourism business seeking couple or farm family with long range goals. Thirty acre Pick-Your-Own orchard, strong farm market with bakery, florist and five acre animal park, well known throughout southern Connecticut and New York City. Applicants should have pomological and business backgrounds, mechanical knowledge, college education and be very people-oriented. Owners will retire in several years and will entertain a long term lease of land, buildings, and equipment to the right entrepreneur. Large farmhouse available. Excellent school system. Resume requested.