The Land
Property owner
Farmer or farm family
Location
35 Taproot Farm Lane Hinesburg VT
Total number of acres available with this property
224
Acres of cropland or tillable land
38
Acres of pasture
60
Acres of forested land
10
Other open and/or non-farmable land
Agricultural land is undulating ground, composed primarily of Vergennes clay soils in the meadows, some smaller pastures with lighter soils, and neighboring rocky forested areas of Farmington soils with fairly steep slopes. The meadows have been hayed and or grazed for decades - animal manure applied as fertilizer. No chemical fertilizers for over 30 years.
The land has been used over the past 50 years as hay and pasture ground for horses and beef cattle. Other livestock, including laying hens and pigs, have also been located on the property and accessed the available infrastructure. Land includes access to turn out paddocks adjacent to barns and 5 strand high tensile fenced pastures.
The land has been used over the past 50 years as hay and pasture ground for horses and beef cattle. Other livestock, including laying hens and pigs, have also been located on the property and accessed the available infrastructure. Land includes access to turn out paddocks adjacent to barns and 5 strand high tensile fenced pastures.
Farm Information
Water sources present
Available
Types of water sources present
- Drilled well
- Shallow well or spring reservoir
- Pond
- River/stream
Water sources details
There are two primary drilled wells on the property, one owned and one leased. Both wells produce water in excess of 30 gpm and supply existing residential and ag uses. Both are high- capacity wells that have been used by farm housing and barns for years without issue. The primary well has supported over 80 horses and cattle and two residential units. Additionally, there is a stream and tiled spring on the property that could be used but would require some work to operationalize.
Farm infrastructure details
Two separate farmsteads: Former dairy facility includes: large proven farm store on busy road with shared access to neighbor Red Wagon Plants; 36X120 open space connected to large hay mow with overhead elevator; 3-sided 90X36 farm shed with 16' high roof; large barnyard with easy access road. Horse facility includes: 5 box stall barn and tack room; 12 box stall barn with tack room; 60X36 hay and storage barn; 120X102 arena barn with 120X66 arena, tack room, viewing area and bathroom; 36X90 hay and storage shed attached to arena barn. Horse facility includes 14 adjacent turnout pastures and 66X120 outdoor arena, large barnyard and parking. Facility built over '70s & '80s and renovated in '20s
Farmer housing
None available
Equipment and machinery
Available
Equipment and machinery details
Equipment includes: NH PowerStar 75hp bucket tractor with cab; large dual axle box spreader with hydraulic gate; Kubota KXO57-4 Excavator with rock and landscaping bucket; 8 foot york rake; MF 255 bucket tractor; 8X10 dump wagon; 8X16 flatbed wagon; 3 sets of older hay wagon running gear.
Equipment is owned by the family but may be used by lessee in cooperative or leasing arrangement to be determined by involved parties.
Equipment is owned by the family but may be used by lessee in cooperative or leasing arrangement to be determined by involved parties.
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?
No
Easement details
The property is currently approved to have 180 acres conserved by the Vermont Land Trust (VLT). Anticipate closing in fall 2026. All the hayground and 5 strand high tensile fenced pastures are included in the easement area. Barns and paddocks are located on non-conserved land.
Vast majority of hayland, pastures and forestland are enrolled in the VT Current Use Program.
Vast majority of hayland, pastures and forestland are enrolled in the VT Current Use Program.
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
We have operated our incubator business for 21 years and understand each prospective lessee, partner, or collaborator is different and agreements must be tailored to their needs and abilities. The best opportunities are grounded in an excellent retail location, a beautiful private horse operation, and facilities that can support poultry, hogs and grazing livestock. Potential collaborative opportunities with other incubator tenants and neighbors exist. We insist lessees maintain property in a neat and orderly fashion. We are open to different business models (e.g. horse stable cooperative) and are open supportive financing on case-by-case basis.
Additional Information
Farm incubator w 20 years of experience. 200+ acres of land and buildings including farm store on main road. Adaptable to farmer needs. Proven retail location, proximate to consumers. Options for lease and collaboration from partnership to ownership.
The former dairy location has a proven record of successful, consumer-facing agricultural businesses in a highly visible location in Chittenden County. The facility's neighbor, former tenant Red Wagon Plants, generates significant seasonal consumer traffic. The horse facilities are private and beautiful with high-quality fencing and access to trail riding. Facilities have been improved/upgraded over the last 5 years and can be expanded if needed. Owners continually invest in property and facility improvements and take care of lawns and snowplowing for both farmsteads. Owners are conserving over 180 acres in 2026 and would consider long-term leases and/or property sales in the future.