Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Preferred Acreage:

50

Preferred Counties:

Cumberland

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Sagadahoc

,

York

,

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

Young farmer with established vegetable operation looking for short or longer term land opportunity. Currently farming about 5 acres on 3 different parcels throughout Rutland County. All on one year leases without the ability to get a longer term deal. Currently sell through 1 year long farmers market and 2 summer markets locally. We shut down the CSA part of the business to focus on larger market production and larger wholesale accounts. We have expanded wholesale production to provide many local and Vermont state wide wholesale accounts. In 2024 we landed a wholesale account to NYC growing specialty crops. With the addition of NYC wholesale we have started the process to try to gain a spot at a Green Market in NYC.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Berries

,

Herbs

,

Vegetables

,

Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

Yes I have a business plan that was put together with the assistance of the Vermont Farm and Forest Viability program. The business plan is applicable to any location. Heavy focus on wholesale production for restaurants, co-ops, and institutions. We also have establish markets in NYC and Boston that we ship to.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

10

Wooded Acres:

30

Acres in Pasture:

10

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

4

Organic:

Yes

Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
,
Greenhouses
,
Equipment Needed:
If equipment was on the property that would be great but can provide my own equipment and piece it together over time. Ideally at least one 55+hp tractor.
Farm House:

Yes

Protection Easements:

Yes

ME Counties:

Cumberland

,

Kennebec

,

Knox

,

Lincoln

,

Sagadahoc

,

York

,
Arrangements Considered:

Owner-Financed Sale

,

Short-term Lease (1-5 yrs)

,

Long-term Lease (5+yrs)

,

Lease with Option to Buy

,
Needs Training:

No

Specific Training Needs:

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Philip Prevosto