83 acres in Roxbury

57 Church St, Roxbury, CT 06783

83 acres available for farming

83 acres in Roxbury

  • 57 Church St, Roxbury, CT 06783

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The Land

Is the farm currently in operation?

Yes

Type of Farm Operation

  • Other
  • Specialty crops

Farming Practices

  • Conventional
  • Sustainable

Water Sources

  • Drilled well
  • Pond
  • River

Soils

The home farm has 50 acres consisting of hay fields, orchard,pasture. Soils are mostly Paxton with moderate drainage. The other parcel S20 + acres tillable. U is river bottom soil.

Tenure Arrangements

Tenure Arrangement

  • Employment for a period of time then transfer ownership
  • Long term lease
  • Owner-financed sale

Are there any other current leases, partnerships, or arrangements on your property?

No

Is the farm presently listed with a realtor?

No
Additional Information

Other Farm Amenities

  • Access to electricity
  • Access to water (irrigation)
  • Barn
  • Cooler (for produce storage)
  • Fencing
  • Greenhouse
  • Parking space for farmer
  • Storage shed (enclosed)

Farm Infrastructure

  • Equipment
  • Farm buildings
  • Livestock

Is the farm land protected under any conservation easements or other programs?

Yes

If so, what kind of easement or program is in place?

Sold development rights through State Farmland Preservation Program

Have you applied for a restoration grant for the property?

No

Description

Profitable farm currently operating. Crops include: Bedding Plants, Greenhouse Tomatoes, 10 acres Mixed Vegetables, 8 acres Sweet Corn, 3 acres Apples, 1 acre Blueberries PYO . There are 12 sheep and fenced pasture. Buildings include a farm stand with 16x16 walk in cooler,3 heated greenhouse and 1 unheated GH. Owners are looking to retire and want the farm to continue on. We have strong community ties that make this a special place. With several great employees we produce plants, vegetables and fruit that are sold at our market from May to Christmas and at a farmers market nearby. We also carry some other local farm products. There is potential for other individual interests.