We believe farming is a community effort. Our land can provide so much more than what we can use and our community is eager to grow. We are looking for a vegetable farmer to come and join us.

This is us, Alessandra (Ale) and Stefano (Steo). We own 60 acres of land in Panton and the farm/farm buildings on the land. If you have read our website you know what we do and why we do it. However, there is a lot we could do but do not have time for it. So there are potentials our land has that are not fully used, but perhaps there is a likeminded person(s) out there that has the knowledge, passion and potential and only needs land and infrastructure. We hope to meet you. Read more to learn what we are looking for 

WHAT WE GOT

We have a 92 X 30 hoop house with irrigation system. We have other potential 20 beds (3 X 30 feet) outside the hoop house. We have a small (20 X 12) green house (that needs repair) We also have a well trafficked farmstand and have a healthy community of people that regularly purchases from us. We also have potential rooms in our home for co-housing. We always have farm assistants living with us and can make room for a vegetable farmer (or a couple).

WHAT YOU HAVE

Experience farming vegetables in New England (preferably Vermont). A vision for how you want to run your business that includes being part of a larger farming community (people interested in owning their own land to do their own things are not a good match for us). You have a business plan with at least 2 seasons projections. You have good business references and lots of passion and determination. 

WHAT IS THE DEAL?

We do not have a specific number or a specific lease contract in mind. We are flexible and are willing to help out with the labor, financial planning and marketing. We are mostly looking for a plan that fits with our company so it is important that you know (or learn) about our farm, mission and our story to see if your future plans fit within this context. We do expect that the plan will be able to contribute at least 25% of the land/real estate expenses (this includes mortgage, property taxes and insurance costs) plus the cost for water and electricity used by the vegetables production. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1. Learn as much as you can about our farm. Write us a brief letter to tell us your long term goals and your mission. tell us about your journey that took you where you are right now and where you want to go. Send this letter to Ale and Steo at [email protected]

 We will contact you to let you know if we are moving your application to step 2.

STEP 2. We will have a phone/face interview to learn more about you and answer questions about the farm. You will also talk to other members of our farming community and learn more about our business and living arrangements.

STEP 3. Farm tour and visit and more specific information. We will organize a visit of the farm so you can tour the facilities and the land. We will give you specific financial information that you will need to complete your application.

STEP 4. You submit a complete application that includes a business plan with financial projections for 2 seasons, a schedule of the crops you intend to include, marketing and sales strategies and plans for payment. 

DEADLINE the application is open until a contract is signed with a Vegetable farmer. Applications are welcomed any time.