Co-Applicant/Spouse:

Preferred Acreage:

/acre

Preferred Counties:

Hancock

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Updated On:

October 21, 2026

Seeker Details

Past and Present Farming Experience:

I have 16 years of experience in sustainable agriculture. I have owned an operated successful market garden enterprises in Kansas and Minnesota. In Addition, I have worked seasonal positions on organic farms in Colorado, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Maine.

Types Of Enterprises Considered:

Berries

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Herbs

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Nursery

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Vegetables

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Business Plan and/or future farming vision and goals:

I am seeking to produce food for the benefit of the local community. I want use organic and sustainable methods to grow mixed vegetables on small garden plots. I want to improve the land and make a modest living from my farming activities. I want to continue working as a carpenter and grow vegetables to sell to the community to supplement my income.

Seeking

Tillable Acres:

5

Wooded Acres:

1

Acres in Pasture:

1

Acres in Orchard/Perennials:

1

Organic:

Yes

Farm Structures Needed:
Barn(s)
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Equipment Needed:
None
Farm House:

Yes

Protection Easements:

Maybe (Please send me information)

ME Counties:

Hancock

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Arrangements Considered:

Lease with Option to Buy

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Short-term Lease (1-5 yrs)

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Long-term Lease (5+yrs)

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Owner-Financed Sale

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Work to Own (Gradual Transfer of Responsibility & Farm Assets)

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Needs Training:

No

Specific Training Needs:

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Hanne at Maine Farmland Trust - Farmland Access & Transfer Program Manager