Cleared Land, Pond, Creek for Regenerative Farm

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County: Surry

Location: Cana, VA.

Total acres 24.0

Acres of cropland/tillable land 10.0

Acres of pasture 15.0

Acres of unfenced pasture 15.0

Property Description

24 acres; estimated 10-15 acres cleared (never farmed); pond, creek, springs; barn with living spaces

Type of opportunity

Lease (1 to 5 Years)
Lease with Option to Buy

Type of opportunity - more info

I'm looking for a farmer/ family to farm/manage the land for an initial 2-4 year lease period. After the initial lease period, a longer term (5+ years) lease would follow if both parties are agreable. I'm looking for a farmer who practices permaculture and regenerative agricultural practices.

Equipment & infrastructure

Barn
Well / Pond / Other water source
Farmer housing

Equipment & infrastructure - more info

There is a barn. There are 3 rooms plus a bathroom and a utility room in the barn. The property does not yet have a well, but I will likely have one put in. Generally speaking... as the landlord, I would be responsible for making certain agreed-upon capital/permanent improvements to the farm (e.g. well, permanent fencing), while the farmer would be responsible for more temporary expenses (e.g. temporary fencing, animal feed, hay, minerals, etc). Note: There is an unfinished cabin on the property, but it will be reserved for landlord use.

Current production on farm

Cattle (Dairy/Beef)
Hogs
Poultry (Broiler/Layer)
Sheep/Goat (Dairy/Meat)
Vegetable production

Current production on farm - more info

The land has not been farmed before but much of the acreage has been cleared. Some of the land has been seeded with fescue.

Additional aspects

I would like the farmer to use practices (e.g regenerative, permaculture, no-till, no/minimal-chemicals) that build the soil and land. Beyond that, I plan for the farmer to have much autonomy re: the farming operations and his business.

Service Providers

who operate in the county where this land is located.

Central Carolina Community College Sustainable Agriculture Program

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Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

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Planning for an Agricultural Future: A Guide for NC Farmers and Local Governments

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Zev Friedman, Living Systems Design

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NCAMP

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NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation (ADFP) Trust Fund

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North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation

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NCAMP

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Conservation Trust for North Carolina

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US Dept. of Agriculture Web Soil Survey

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Nelson G. Paul & Associates

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Cedar Grove Law

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Richard Hibbits, NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc.

Need help working out a lease that is fair to both Land Owner and Farmer that will cover the transition from conventional farming to certified organic? My 40 years of experience with commercial leases may be of some help at no cost to either party.
CK Farm & Agritourism Consultants

Charlie Kissling specializes in strategic based planning, land management and creating additional income streams. Whether you are new or multi-generational farmers, Charlie will guide you using your abilities and capacity of the farm or ranch.
NC Agricultural Finance Authority

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