The Land
Property owner
Private non-farming landowner
Location
92 Queen Elizabeth Farm Lane Sutton VT
Total number of acres available with this property
75
Acres of cropland or tillable land
75
Acres of pasture
0
Acres of forested land
0
Other open and/or non-farmable land
This cropland is primarily Peacham Sandy Loam, well-drained and quite fertile. Corn ground has been herbicide-treated in past five years. There are a few emergent ledge areas and some steep sections but it has all been hayed and green-chopped regularly. Seeking a long-term arrangement that will keep this productive land in active agriculture while building the soil and avoiding compaction/water infiltration issues.
Farm Information
Water sources present
None available
Farm infrastructure details
While there is an accessory dwelling on the property, it is currently occupied. None of the farm buildings are currently available for hay storage or livestock.
Farmer housing
None available
Equipment and machinery
None available
Is the property enrolled in a current use or other state program that affects property taxes?
Yes
Is the property protected with any type of Conservation Easement?
Yes
Easement details
Property has a conservation easement donated to the Vermont Land Trust that encourages managed agriculture and forestry.
Is there a forest management plan for forestland on the available property?
Yes
Is the property certified organic, or does it qualify for organic certification under federal organic regulations?
No
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure arrangement
- Property for lease
Other tenure arrangement
Seeking long-term arrangement--five year lease renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Additional Information
75 acres improved cropland/hay land in Sutton. Peacham Sandy Loam worked annually-corn ground recently manured and seeded to fescue & clover mix. Land enrolled in Current Use and subject to a conservation easement--want long term stewardship tenant.
I am attaching the two USDA Farm Maps that show the agricultural field areas. I am also attaching the cropland lease previously used with three local dairy farmers.