Properties for Lease
The Peconic Land Trust currently owns several parcels of conserved farmland on the North and South Forks that are periodically available for lease. The opportunity to lease conserved agricultural land to farmers represents an effort by the Trust to make farmland available to farmers and to further promote sustainable agriculture practices on the Eastern End of Long Island.
The goals for these protected parcels include:
- Keeping agriculture land actively farmed.
- Supporting sustainable and viable farm operations.
- Creating opportunities for start-up farmers to start or grow their agricultural business.
- Promoting the diversity of farming and farmers on Long Island.
- Ensuring that these properties stay available and affordable for farmers.
- Protecting scenic view sheds for public benefit purposes.
Price and Term of the Lease:
Price and term of the lease vary by property.
Lessee Selection:
The Peconic Land Trust will select proposals that best fit each location based on the following criteria:
- Proposals should include a business plan and land use management plan for the farming operation.
- The farming enterprise described in the Lessee’s proposal should a) be well suited to the size, soils, and configuration of the farmland; b) contribute to the local farm economy; c) be economically feasible; and d) promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- A description of your qualifications and experience to execute your business and management plans should be included.
Farm Incubator Program
As part of our ongoing Farms for the Future Initiative, the Trust is developing and implementing an incubator for the next generation of farms and farmers. The Farm Incubator Program formalizes this work and provides farmers that have an emphasis on food production and who are looking to start or grow their commercial agricultural operations with access to productive farmland. For more information, read the Farm Incubator Program Application Packet. To apply, please fill out the program Application.
If you have any further questions about the process or properties available, please Stephen Searl, Project Manager at 631-283-3195 ext. 22 or by email. We look forward to hearing from you.