Trish is seeking to support young farmers looking for land.  Sandhill Farm is a 50 year old intentional agrarian community.  The land is 150 acres in the northeast corner of Missouri with four homes on it.  2 of the homes are currently occupied by folks involved in the organic movement.  Rent includes a newly renovated house, utilities, access to communally- owned infrastructure (greenhouse, hoophouse, barns, outbuildings, ponds, tractor implements, and established orchards - fruit and chestnuts.  Stewardship, agriculture and forestry follow organic, sustainable and regenerative principles.  Sandhill historically raised heritage row crops - predominantly sweet sorghum and wheat.  The farm has had pigs, poultry, a milking cow, and sheep over the decades and can accommodate livestock.  The land is currently rented for hay and is organically managed and eligible for organic certification.

Contact: Trish Clarkweiss • e-mail   (Added December 18, 2024)

John Salmen is seeking a steward to rent and operate their 55 acre Permaculture homestead, until their next generation is ready to live there. The property is in mid-north western Minnesota, Richville Township in Ottertail County, on land and waters that were cherished and fought over by the ancestors of our Mdewakonton and Ojibway neighbors.  The property has not been sprayed in over 30 years. In 2021 John started a food forest with 500 trees in a 35 acre pasture that was mowed until 5 years ago. There are ~20 acres of deciduous forest. Animal husbandry could be a successful money maker, and John would consider capitalizing additional permanent infrastructure.  There is a Deep Winter Greenhouse and fenced Hugelkulture vegetable and pollinator gardens, that can supply fresh vegetables all year long. There is a large pole barn with concrete floor, 2 sheds and PV solar arrays that supply all electricity plus ~$350/mo income. The property comes with a wheelchair accessible house, at the end of a 1/2 mile private gravel driveway. (See VRBO 3853839. ) The two story house overlooks their 450’ shoreline on a spring fed, no public access lake; at the top of a chain that flows to Hudson Bay. The house has a rentable apartment, 2 car wood stove heated garage/workshop with EV charger.  ~$3100/mo Available 2/1/25.

Contact: John Salmen • 3018067267 • e-mail   (Added December 16, 2024)

The Road's End Ranch, an 80 acre farm just 35 minutes south of Duluth in Barnum, MN is for sale. The farm has approximately 35 acres of rolling pastureland, 4,000 sq ft of June bearing strawberries that were planted in 2024, and multiple outbuildings that are in good condition, including a restored turn-of-the century dairy barn. The property, located in a serene end of a dead end road, has a 3 bed, 2 bath open concept home that was built in 2012. Approximately 45 acres of land are fenced with 6 strands of high tensile wire, divided into 7 paddocks and an above-ground water line so it is all set for rotational grazing. The property has solar panels, a high-efficiency wood stove, and a newer mound septic system. The property is listed on the MLS with Jacob Morgan of Morgan Realty, for a list price of $525,000.  https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2791-NE-Townline-Rd-Barnum-MN-55707/120982801_zpid/

Contact: Caleb Anderson • e-mail   (Added December 12, 2024)

Tory is seeking an internship.  She just finished the 10 month farm program at the arboretum and has over 9 yrs of vegetable work experience. She has a year of farmers market production. Tory was as a WEI farmer intern and just completed a solar panel training program. Tory is a sustainable landscaper and is available ASAP. She is looking for internships or a mentor for at least 6 hours and is interested in moving to the farm to work and gain skills to become a farmer

Contact: Tori Boyer • 631-933-4776 • e-mail   (Added December 3, 2024)

Michelle is interested in establishing an internship.  She is interested in the following topics:  Business planning, CSA (community supported agriculture etc), Identifying production, whole farm planning, market gardening.  She can be available Monday - Friday depending on distance from her home.

Contact: Michelle Cox • e-mail   (Added December 3, 2024)

In the southwest part of Luverne, MN there is a parcel of land that measures 1.15 acres. The land at one time was a sheep pasture, with the south boundary having the original fence. It was mowed in the late 70's to look nice and neat as people would drive into the west end of Luverne on County Road 4. In the early 80's it was planted into an orchard for a son. This was his 4-H project of different fruits. There were at least 13 varieties of apples, 2 varieties of pears, 2 varieties of tart cherry, apricots, plums, grapes, raspberries and strawberries. This fruit was sold at Luverne Flowers in a special cooler for fruit, then at the local Farmers Markets and donated to the Rock County Food Shelf. As time moved on, so did the age of trees and people. The son moved on to a career and parents were finding other things to keep them busy. Older poor-quality trees were removed and became fire wood. At one point there was a clearing that could accommodate the vines of watermelon, cantaloupe and squash. Now the time has come for new hands to work the land to make it productive. There are 6 apple trees remaining, each a different variety, 3 curly willow clumps and a strawberry bed about 9 ft X 50 ft.  There is also a 60 ft X 30 ft Gothic Greenhouse with a double poly covering.  There is no housing.  Price:  $30,000 available immediately.

Contact: Kimberly Rockman • 507-353-0041 • e-mail   (Added December 3, 2024)

Cody is seeking 1-5 pastured acres to rent in Minnesota.  In addition a barn / structure for livestock and fencing would be helpful for raising a small number of hogs and lambs.

Contact: Cody Chamberlain • 612-442-6429 • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Katie is seeking 5 forested acres to rent or buy in Minnesota.  No housing is needed and Katie is available by 1/1/25.

Contact: Katie Bachand • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Case is seeking to rent or buy tillable acres in Minnesota.

Contact: Case Wohlers • 651-368-3083 • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Cameran is seeking an acre of land to rent or buy in MN.  Cameran is interested in planting and managing perennial plants to support habitat and sell products (herbs, seeds, cuttings, fruit, berries, roots).  A small shed would be nice but not necessary.  No housing is needed and Cameran would be interested 4/1/25.

Contact: Cameran Bailey • 760-712-8859 • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Kara is seeking 8 acres (6 tillable, 1 forest, 1 pasture) in MN.  Kara is interested in a barn or shed to house equipment.  Water access, electricity, and entrance / access to land would be preferable.  No house is needed.  Kara would be interested by 1/31/25.

Contact: Kara Wetel • 1-612-404-4500 • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Pam is seeking a farmer to rent 6 acres  (1 tillable, 2 pasture, 3 forest) in Dresbach, Minnesota (not farm from LaCrosse, WI and Winona, MN.)  At the end of a gravel road, this farm was all woods 10 years ago.  A 2 acre pasture has been reopened and there are a few goats on it.   Cover and hemp have been planted on 1 acre no- till field for the last 3 years (not planning to continue hemp production), and there are 100 acres of woods, but about 3 acres of forest that could be utilized. Pam is looking for someone who lives nearby that can use the land to grow things! There is beautiful soil in a .5 acre spot where there have been pigs and goats and a big garden many years ago-it is mostly cleared and could be tilled. It needs some more clean up and there is wire mesh fence that could keep out predators. If there is someone local that wants a chance to try out a market garden, keep a few animals, plant a cut flower field, or play with agroforestry this is a good place to get your hands dirty and not spend any money on rent. There are outbuildings and equipment that could be shared in addition to a lot of experience on the land.  There is a spring pond, good location for mushrooms and hiking trails as well.  Pam would be willing to cost share some investments into the land if there are long term benefits.  Contact Pam to see the property and decide if it is interesting.

Contact: Pam Hartwell • 507-458-2294 • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Joe is seeking a farmer to help him convert 150+ acres from conventional ag to a regenerative, grass-based system in Washington, Missouri.  Joe is open to various plans that include a ruminant, pigs, and/or chickens (layers or meat). Joe has a vision, but needs help executing.  No housing available however, Joe lives on the farm, so there will be flexibility to have most weekends off.  Joe is looking for someone 2/1/25.

Contact: Joe Fischer • e-mail   (Added November 26, 2024)

Aravindu is seeking tillable land in Ohio to buy.  No housing is needed.  Aravindu would be ready for land 12/31/24.

Contact: Aravindu Makineni • e-mail   (Added November 5, 2024)

Samuel is seeking 2 acres of certified organic farmland to rent in WI.  Samuel is looking for land to rent late 2025 to plant a crop of garlic on- the garlic would be harvested in the fall of 2026.  A shed of some kind would be nice, but not completely necessary.  He doesn't need housing.

Contact: Samuel Varney • 1-608-219-5376 • e-mail   (Added November 5, 2024)

Peg is seeking a farmer to buy 13 acres (2 tillable, 7 pasture, 2 forested and 2 other) in Sacred Heart and Renville Counties in MN.  The land has not been sprayed. There is a chicken coup with a fenced in run, a small hay shed, a large hay shed with animal space and shop attached to 2 stall garage. There are three fenced in pastures (one native prairie that has never been tilled - grazed only), water (two new outdoor water hydrants), grove, fruit trees (apple, pear, plum, elderberry, chokecherry, gooseberry, mulberry) grapes and asparagus, fenced in garden area that is 150' x 75', 4 bedroom farm house that has been renovated with new windows, metal roof, metal doors and new decks, children's play house and an above ground 24' pool.   Also, there are conservation easements on the North and West side of the property. This opportunity is available 6/15/26.

Contact: Peg Furshong • 320-333-6132 • e-mail   (Added October 30, 2024)

Yao is seeking to rent two acres of farmland to grow vegetables near the Twin Cities.  (Ideally no longer than 2 hours drive from UMN.)  No house is needed and Yao would be interested in the land by 4/9/25.

Contact: Yao Sun • 507-407-0264 • e-mail   (Added October 30, 2024)

Jamie is seeking one acre of farmland in MN to rent or buy.  No house is needed.

Contact: Jamie Johnson • 1-612-770-6730 • e-mail   (Added October 24, 2024)

Spencer is seeking one acre of farmland in MN to rent or buy.  Access to some form of irrigation/water would be preferred.

Contact: Spencer Amstrup • 1-612-275-8035 • e-mail   (Added October 24, 2024)

Kayla is seeking farmland to buy in MN.

Contact: Kayla Peltier • 1-651-263-4492 • e-mail   (Added October 24, 2024)

Rachel is seeking 8 acres of land in MN to either rent long term that she could put a tiny house on or land with a large house for purchase.

Contact: Rachel Revennaugh • 1-612-709-6731 • e-mail   (Added October 24, 2024)

Dan is seeking 30-50 acres (open to larger as well) in Xcel territory for a combined use of agrivoltaics and an incubator farm for emerging farmers. 30 acres is probably the minimum for the solar. Farmable land can be part of that 30 acres or a different part of the parcel would be preferable.   No house is needed. Looking for an opportunity by 3/1/25.

Contact: Dan Grantier • 1-509-304-4658 • e-mail   (Added October 24, 2024)

Derek is seeking to rent forest and pastured acres in MN.  He doesn't need a house but would prefer outbuildings if possible.  Derek is available for this opportunity on or after 11/11/24.

Contact: Derek Ellis • 612-666-3811 • e-mail   (Added October 18, 2024)

Andrew is seeking tillable and pasture farmland to rent or buy in MN.  He does not need housing.

Contact: Andrew Hunt • 507-213-7789 • e-mail   (Added October 18, 2024)

Michelle is seeking to buy 10 acres- combination of forest, pasture and tillable- of farmland in WI.   She would be interested in a house.  Fencing would be beneficial, not on a busy road, and a water feature (stream or pond) would be greatly appreciated.  She would be available for any opportunity by 11/1/24.

Contact: Michelle Sopa • e-mail   (Added October 18, 2024)

Erin is looking for one acre of certified organic farmland in Minnesota.  She is looking to put a yurt on the land in exchange for work trade or rent. She would also be interested in buying land where she could put her yurt to live.

Contact: Erin Anderson • 952-465-2200 • e-mail   (Added October 9, 2024)