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LAND LINK Montgomery Helping farmland and farmers find each other... There are currently 14 farms and 28 farmers awaiting a match, presenting a perfect opportunity to grow together. 6078 Landowner Seeking Farmer Unique opportunity available for leasing approximately 15-18 acres of land at no cash cost. Additional 90 acres may be available as well. Interested only in farmer with demonstrated experience in regenerative agriculture. Nonprofit owners’ goals include: farmer earning profits, documented increases in carbon sequestration, educat- ing County, farmers and interesting public in results. Tanya offers her produce at the Main Street Farmers and Artists Market in Kentlands. MCA ’s Land Link program has allowed us to connect with and learn from local farmers as well as keep our land in agriculture. We have had the opportunity to house two vegetable farm- ers and market their produce. We have learned about planting and preserving the land and have the luxury of eating fresh produce throughout the season. ~ Catherine Moy There is reason for optimism. The positive signs are there for Land Link and the growth of farming in the Reserve. For several years after the program was launched, we had a paucity of land owners in the system. And now land owners, seeing the value of having their land in farming, are signing up in greater numbers. The latest Agricultural Census shows an increase in farms in Montgomery County. That works for all of us! Caroline Taylor is executive director of Montgomery Coun- tryside Alliance and lives with her family on beloved small acreage in the Agricultural Reserve. 6068 Landowner Seeking Farmer For Lease – 1-30+ acres for a kind farmer who would be open to our family learning and helping some! Prefer mixed use of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flow- ers. Open to livestock. Studio apartment available. Water and electric, barns, large garage, etc. Multi-year lease preferred. Open to your ideas and suggestions. 6071 Farmer Seeking LAND WANTED: FARM Land to Lease or Rent to Own: My wife and I are a couple interested in pursuing agriculture as a family. We are looking for 3-5 acres of land for organic vegetable farming and goats/lamb to raise for meat. If you are a retiring farmer and want to share some part of your land with a couple passionate about agriculture and preserving your legacy, please contact us. I have over 10 years farming experience in Africa before relocating to the U.S. My ambition is to continue my love for farming here.  6076 Farmer Seeking Land We are a mid-40s couple looking for 20 acres or more to start an agritourism business somewhere between DC and Frederick.  We have an interest in U-pick crops, ta- ble crops, commodity crops, orchards, cut flowers, chick- ens, sheep, horses, bees, and Christmas trees. One of us has extensive gardening experience and comes from a farming family.  We both have experience with agritour- ism in Europe. Learn more: http://www.mocolandlink.org/ plenty I autumn harvest 2019 17