Farm partner or help needed on livestock farm - Boylston, MA

Posted on January 20, 2022Last updated 2 weeks ago

The Land

Property Owner:

Farmer or farm family

Property Location:

603 Cross Street, Boylston, MA

Total number of acres available with this property:

5.0

Acres of cropland or tillable land:

10.0

Acres of pasture:

2.0

Acres of forested land:

10.0

Other open and/or non-farmable land:

There are about 20 additional acres of wetland that are not easily accessible.

Is the property enrolled in a current use or other state program that affects property taxes?:

No

Is the property protected with any type of Conservation Easement?:

No

Is there a forest management plan for forestland on the available property?:

No

Is the property certified organic, or does it qualify for organic certification under federal organic regulations?:

No
Farm Information

Water sources present

Available

Types of water sources present

Drilled well

Water sources details

There are 2 wells on the property with 8 hydrants located throughout the actively farmed areas.

Barns, sheds or other structures

Available

Farm infrastructure details

We have 5 broiler chicken houses, 3 hen houses, 2 turkey houses, a utility barn, sheep shed, and pig shed.

Farmer housing

None available

Farmer housing details

There is currently no farmer housing available but there is the potential for housing.

Equipment and machinery

Available

Equipment and machinery details

Access to tractors and trucks is possible.
Tenure Arrangement

Tenure arrangement

Other

Other tenure arrangement

I am looking for a partner that can help us manage the farm, that could also run their own business. I am flexible on how this could work. Ideally, I would find a farmer looking for land and infrastructure that was willing to trade labor for access to that land and infrastructure.
Additional Information

Description

We have been raising livestock for our meat CSA, farm store sales, and farmers market sales since 2010.  We have grown to a size where we need more help.  Our land is best used for livestock as we have a lot of rocks, clay, and ledge.  We have successfully raised pigs, chickens, turkeys, and sheep on our property over the years.

I'd like to find a farmer who is looking to raise their own livestock and help grow our farm.  I am hoping to exchange labor for access to our infrastructure.  I am open to ideas on how to make this work. I'd like to make a plan for the 2023 growing season and then evaluate going forward.

You must have farm experience and a valid driver's license.  There is absolutely no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.

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