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LAND LINK Montgomery

LAND LINK Montgomery

A program of Montgomery Countryside Alliance helping farmland and farmers find each other ...
explore , Discover , and enjoy
Land Link has matched 26 new and expanding farmers with long term leases . Here are just a few of the farmers that are still seeking land through the program .
Farmer Seeking Land I am looking to start small sustainable vegetable farm near where I live ( Bethesda ), Size from 1 / 4 to 10 Acres .
Farmer seeking land Responsible , experienced grazer looking for land to graze . We use soil building , regenerative practices and have improved land through grazing . I have raised cattle since I was young , and want to pass on my knowledge and the great benefits of agriculture to my children . I can install permanent fencing if a long term lease is in place .
Farmer seeking land We are a mother and daughter duo with a combination of 20 + years of vegetable farming . Seeking 2-10 acres of tillable vegetable farm land to lease or purchase . Land will be used to grow vegetables to sell at local Farmers Market and local businesses . Access to water is a big plus , flat tillable acreages and some parts of land to raise chickens for personal use .
Farmer seeking land Local chef with 3 years farming experience looking to do a small scale pastured poultry , swine and goat operation to give my customers the best food from start to finish . Hoping to also add an aquaponic system to the operation . We would prefer just 5 acres or less .
Farmer seeking land Compost Crew is looking to partner with farms to divert food scraps from the local community and make compost to improve crop yields . We are interested in leasing or buying at least a half acre of land for our composting program . Access to electric and water , a skid steer , and asphalt or concrete pad is a big plus .
Efrain Vargas
Autumn in Montgomery County
Visit parks , museums , and historic sites as well as local farms , farm markets , wineries , and much more . Set out on a driving tour of the Agricultural Reserve and discover wide-open spaces and rustic roads . Follow Civil War Trails located throughout the county or take a self-guided hike along the Underground Railroad Experience Trail in Sandy Spring . Many places offer special online programs and events while others provide outdoor experiences and tours . For links to local destinations or to check operating hours and programs , please visit HeritageMontgomery . org .
Learn more : www . mocolandlink . org Bethesda Beat profiled The Faces of Land Link : bit . ly / BBLandLink heritagemontgomery . org