LandLink Properties & Land Seekers: Mid-Region Council of Governments

Looking for 40+ Acres to Grow Alfalfa and Wheat in Belen Area

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:48:12 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 176

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87121

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do NOT have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm. I am a new farmer and would like technical assistance from a more experienced farmer.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time, as a hobby, or as a part-time job.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, vineyard, poultry/fowl, goats/sheep, cattle (beef and dairy).

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience, but am interested in learning more.

Education/Training: General farming (3 years or less).

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell or crop-share.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: Very simply I am looking for good land with irrigation rights, wells, and fertile soil in the Belen area. 40+ Acres. If it already has established trees great if not that is ok too. I would like to farm alfalfa and wheat - any assistance in this area would be great.

Listing Date: May 21, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Graduating Student Looking for Land in ABQ to Create Food Forests

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:31:45 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 175

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87110

Type of opportunity sought: I currently have a small amount of farmland to use, but I am looking for more.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, and/or poultry/fowl.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic, biodynamic, and/or permaculture.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience.

Education/Training: Informal apprenticeship, general farming (more than 3 years), Permaculture Design Certificate, general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell, rent, crop-share, and/or partnership.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I am interested in using any space that is available in the Albuquerque area. Properties that are less than an acre in size are ideal. I plan to utilize my permaculture design skills (PC certificate granted by the University of New Mexico) to create a biodynamic garden for whatever land is available. If I was given permission to use an old dirt parking lot with soil problems, I would change that old dirt into healthy soil by building the area up so that it is full of organic matter. This is an example of what I am willing to work with; it really doesn't matter, I just want to help turn vacant land open space into food forests, and increase the organic food availability to the community.

I am ready to do my part in this world to help combat current agricultural issues by increasing the availability of local organic food with the assistance of land link. I currently produce food using my 1/16 acre back yard as well as other similar backyards in my neighborhood. I would like to expand this idea of backyard farming using whatever land is available in close proximity. I will be attending a newly organized farmers market going to be held at the University of New Mexico Hospital plaza this summer and plan to attend these kinds of events in the community often to share food and ideas on establishing food security. Along with my own crops I will also be selling food produced by a farmer from Northern NM who grows heirloom tomatoes, alfalfa, and apples. I will be graduating from the University of New Mexico in the fall of this year with a B.A. in American Studies and a minor in Sustainability with a focus on agriculture. This being said, I am interested in going to work on this project starting fall 2012/spring 2013. I really would like to meet someone who is willing to lend their vacant property to help set precedence here in ABQ by establishing a secure food shed. Thank you for this opportunity hope to hear something soon.

Listing Date: May 3, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Experienced Farmer Raising Dairy Goats and More Looking for Land to Expand Operation

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:36:04 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 174

County: Torrance

Zip code: 87035

Type of opportunity sought: I currently have farmland, but I am looking for more land to expand my operation.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, poultry/fowl, goats/sheep (mainly interested in dairy goats).

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic, biodynamic, and/or permaculture.

Background in farming: I am an experienced farmer or rancher.

Education/Training: General farming (more than 3 years). I currently raise dairy goats, along with poultry and sheep and a small garden.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell or partnership.

Stated interest in on-site housing: Only interested in opportunities with housing.

Other Information: We are a homestead and have been working towards our current position for the last 11+ years, along with raising 3 daughters and homeschooling them. We currently raise, dairy goats, meat rabbits, heritage sheep, heritage chickens, and heritage turkeys. We have a small herb bed, and several garden areas, and fruit trees. We are a firm believer that everyone should grow some of their own food, and know where the rest of their food comes from. We also believe that growing food should only be done while working in conjunction with nature, only using what nature provides. We strive to utilize everything that is provided to us from the animals and plants in a way that benefits all that are around us. Examples would be weaving, fly tying, soap making, leather crafting, lotion making, herbal tinctures, etc.. We believe in mentoring and learning from others in this lifestyle so that they can pass on and share with everyone successes and failures. This is not a job to us, but a lifestyle that we constantly strive to learn more about and teach others at the same time.

Listing Date: April 25, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Less Than One Acre Available for Lease in Corrales

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:02:30 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 141

County: Sandoval

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland and wish to lease it to a farmer. I've owned the property for 2 years, and I live on-site.

Land-Use History: The land was previously was used as a horse corral (6 years ago or more).

Soil & Water: The soil is very sandy, and I have a well.

Desired Farming Practices: Open to discussion.

Housing: Not available.

Acreage: Less than one acre.

Equipment: None.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

.4 Acres with Ditch Irrigation Available in ABQ North Valley

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:42:49 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 140

County: Bernalillo

Vision/Details: We currently own farmland and wish to lease it to a farmer. We would like to find someone interested in planting this land and maintaining it.

Land-Use History: The land is currently overgrown with weeds and clover planted 2 years ago. We have 8 dwarf apple/pear/cherry trees on east boundary, as well as several beehives between the land and our home which is in front (south).

Soil & Water: The soil is rich, fertile, and irrigable. The ditch is adjacent and easy to irrigate from.

Desired Farming Practices: We would like to have the land farmed organically if possible. Would like tillage to deal with weeds.

Housing: Not available.

Acreage: About .4 acres available. There is a small strip w/ 8 dwarf fruit trees on east edge.

Equipment: No actual machinery. Regular tools available.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Interested in Internship/Mentorship/Collaboration

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:02:35 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 173

County: San Miguel

Zip code: 87701

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do NOT have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm. I am also looking for an internship or mentorship position with an existing farmer. This could be through any type of exchange, whether paid, internship, collaboration on sustainability-oriented projects, etc.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time, as a hobby, and/or or as a part-time job.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, poultry/fowl, and grains.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic and permaculture.

Background in farming: I have limited farming experience but am interested in learning more. I have a permaculture design certificate and am familiar with farming through internships over a couple seasons.

Education/Training: Informal apprenticeship, general farming (3 years or less), and general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell, rent, crop-share, partnership, internship, or any sort of exchange/collaboration.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I have strong office skills so would be a valuable asset in that capacity. Modest hands-on experience in growing and building work but high aptitude for them. Recent work in solar hot water/plumbing/heating.

Listing Date: April 10, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

5+ Acres + House For Sale By Owner in Velarde, NM

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:23:18 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 139

County: Rio Arriba

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland in Velarde, NM and wish to sell (or perhaps lease it) to a farmer. I have 5+ acres of irrigated land, as well as a 1500 square/foot cinder block house (1958), and a 600 square/foot detached garage available. The western side of the property borders the Rio Grande with waterfront access.

The property is for sale by owner and is currently listed at $466,000. Owner financing may be available. A long-term lease may also be possible.

Land: The 5+ acres are broken down as follows:

-2.3 acres of 12 different varieties of fruit trees
-1.5 acres of cleared land for large garden
-1.2 acres of land for pasture for animals

Water: Access to city water, Los García acequia ditch system for irrigation, and private well on property.

Housing: 1500 square/foot cinder block house built in 1958.

Includes:
-2 large bedrooms
-full bathroom
-large utility room
-parlor/office
-kitchen/dining room combination with views of orchard on eastern side of property
-spacious living room with fireplace and views of orchard
-hardwood floors

Note: House needs work. If owner upgrades bathroom, kitchen, floors, heating system, septic tank, etc., then price will go up.

Garage: 600 square/foot detached garage that can be used for implement storage (double garage door).

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Experienced Farmer Looking for Property in Taos/Arroyo Seco Area

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:04:54 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 172

County: San Francisco

Zip code: 94117

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do NOT have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, poultry/fowl, goats/sheep, cattle (beef).

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic.

Background in farming: I am an experienced farmer or rancher.

Education/Training: Formal apprenticeship, farm/crop management (3 years or less), general farming (more than 3 years), and general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/Sell and/or rent.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I am interested in moving back to NM and farming, and ideally I would like to find property in the Taos/Arroyo Seco area.

Listing Date: April 9, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Taos Agricultural Property (with private springs) + 4 BR House Available For Long-Term Lease

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:49:46 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 138

County: Taos

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland and wish to lease it to a farmer. I have 3.23 lush acres with private springs (3.18 acre/feet annual flow) for year-round unrestricted water use. This farm/agricultural property has been a certified organic nursery since 2002 (greenhouses, herbs) and small farm for many years. It is completely fenced and gated, perfect for horses, nursery or farming. Lots of garden space, too - grow for the area farmers markets!!

The property is close to everything, yet in a gorgeous pastoral county neighborhood (no lots less than 3 acres all around).

With the property comes a very nice, very clean and well-kept 4br/2ba allergen-free home (no indoor pets, no smoking, no perfumes, no shoes worn in house, all natural cleaners, 100% outgassed). Two phone lines into house, DSL, 150' private well, and town sewer.

House + property available for long-term lease - $1400/month. More info about this property can be found HERE .

Land-Use History: Fallow currently. Was pasture (horses/goats), organic nursery, and market gardens.

Soil & Water: Rich loam soil. Land has an agricultural pond that is spring-fed, with an annual flow of 3.18 acre/feet.

Desired Farming Practices: Sustainable/organic.

Housing: 4 bedroom/2 bath house.

Acreage: 3.23 acres.

Equipment: None.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

AmeriCorps Position at Rio Grande Community Farm (9/1/2012-8/31/2013)

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:33:00 +0000

AmeriCorps POSITION POSTING: Rio Grande Community Farm, Albuquerque, NM

Position Description- AmeriCorps Member Farming Intern update date: 3/22/2012

General Description- the Farming Intern must be at least 18 years old and serves under direct supervision of the Chief Farmer and Farm Manager. Interns will be placed on a sustainable farm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interns will complete field and greenhouse tasks necessary for production of agricultural crops. This position will perform field and labor tasks associated with preparing field areas for crops, starting plants in the greenhouse, planting out starts, tending crops, harvesting and arranging for delivery of crops. The position may involve tractor work and does involve use of hand tools and walk behind tractor equipment. Job involves computer work. The work is difficult physical labor in the outdoors. For the first 2 months of the program applicants will be required to assist in our major annual educational event, the Maize Maze. This involves a variety of tasks related to event management.

Specific duties include:

- planting starts in the early spring for plant out in the fields

- maintaining, pruning, fertilizing starts to maximize growth and health

- detailed record keeping of all activity for organic certification purposes

- preparation of field areas using hand tools and walk behind tractor equipment

- working in close communication with Farmer to coordinate tractor/hand cultivation

- season extension activity such as hoop houses and row covers

- disease and pest prevention techniques

- harvesting of crops, storage and packaging of crops for delivery

- following all NOP and NMOCC organic standards

- irrigating using all systems available: flood; well, gravity and City water drip systems

- repairing and maintaining irrigation ditches

- hand weeding in fields and garden beds using weed whacker and hand tools

- stacking hay bales and organizing barn area including moving fence posts, wire, lumber, etc

Candidates with experience in farming or gardening or who are considering a profession in agriculture are preferred. Candidates must have a strong service ethic and demonstrate a commitment to community service. The AmeriCorps farming intern position is not a job, it is a year of subsidized community service. All positions are for 1 year, with a possible 2^nd year. Interview process includes background check and field work evaluation. AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance of $465 bi-weekly. Service hours for spring and summer are 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. At the successful completion of the year of service (1700 hours) the AmeriCorps member will receive a $5,600 educational credit that can be used to pay for schooling in the future or be used to pay past educational debt. In addition, members will receive a health insurance package at no cost to the member. For more information about AmeriCorps service visit: www.americorps.gov. Start date for the program is 9/1/2012 and ends 8/31/2013. VISTA positions may be available 6/1/2012. Please indicate if you are interested in the VISTA program that starts 6/1/2012. For more information about Rio Grande Community Farm, visit: www.riograndefarm.org.

Folks interested should send a cover letter and resume via email to:

minormorgan@northvalleyorganics.com. Call Minor Morgan at: (505) 379-1640 with questions.

Looking to Learn Through Apprenticeship with ABQ Farmer

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:53:00 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 171

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87102

Type of opportunity sought: I am looking for an internship or mentorship position with an existing farmer. I also currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, poultry/fowl, cattle (beef), and cattle (dairy).

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: I am interested in learning more about what defines all of them.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience.

Education/Training: General farming (3 years or less) and general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Internship, and eventually buy/sell.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I am seeking an apprenticeship with a local farm. I aspire to have a farm with my husband in the near future. I would like to live at home and commute to a potential mentor. My future farm will heavily emphasize growing peppers, although we would also like to implement diversity with more permaculture attributes. I am a very hard worker from the Midwest, where I spent lots of time on farms with family. I have also worked at a local wholesale greenhouse here in New Mexico. My degrees vary from pre-med to anthropology, but I did take courses in agriculture as well. I am useful with modern technology like computers and the internet. I am willing to learn new things and love the outdoors.

Listing Date: March 26, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

1/2 Acre with Irrigation for Lease in ABQ North Valley

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:10:30 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 136

County: Bernalillo

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland and wish to lease it to a farmer.

Land-Use History: Grazing, poultry and horse stables.

Soil & Water: I have installed an irrigation pipeline from the MRGCD Ditch, and I also have city water available. THis is Rio Grande Valley land, and in the past I have grown oats, pasture and alfalfa.

Desired Farming Practices: Conventional tillage and/or sustainable.

Housing: Not available.

Acreage: 3/4 acre total, but irrigation is only on 1/2 acre.

Equipment: None.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

11 Acres + Buildings for Sale in El Guique, NM (former Seeds of Change property)

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:45:50 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit theLandLink home page for more information.

Ref. #: 135

County: Rio Arriba

Vision/Details: Phase One Realty, Inc. is currently listing this farm for sale. This farm is the former Seeds of Change (a certified organic farm) and is situated on 14.385 Acres in El Guique, NM. The property includes existing greenhouses, a 5,000 sf processing building with cold storage, and a 4,000 sf conference building that could also be used as a residence. The property could be used for vegetables, hay & forage, grain, fruit trees, vineyard, poultry/fowl, and/or goats/sheep. Currently asking $795,000.

Click here to see the farm flyer.

Soil & Water: Ditch irrigation.

Desired Farming Practices: Sustainable and/or organic.

Housing: 4,000 sf conference building that could also be used as a residence.

Acreage: 11 acres farmland.

*Disclaimer: This land is being listed by a real estate broker.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

4 Acres + House For Sale in ABQ South Valley

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:50:18 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 137

County: Bernalillo

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland and wish to sell it to a farmer. The property is currently in hay & forage, and is used for grazing. I also have a 3,000 sq. ft. MFG home that is 9 yrs. old, with a 2-car garage and large solar room with hot tub. I also have a 4,500 sq. ft. metal building on a cement slab that includes a 5-stall horse barn with runs. The entire property is fenced with pipe and 6' horse wire (cross fenced). 4+ acres. The property is in a gated subdivision, on a private road. Purchaser must obtain own financing. The price is $750,000.

Land-Use History: Grazing/permanent pasture.

Soil & Water: I get irrigation water from Conservancy ditch, and have an irrigation well on the property. There is also a concrete ditch on property. The soil is sandy loam.

Desired Farming Practices: Rotational grazing.

Housing: Housing is available.

Acreage: 4+ acres.

Equipment: I have a small Ford tractor and some equipment.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Aspiring Farmer Looking for Land + Mentorship Near ABQ

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:52:45 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 168

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87104

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do NOT have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm. I am also looking for an internship or mentorship position with an existing farmer.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, poultry/fowl, goats/sheep, and bees.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic, biodynamic, and/or permaculture.

Background in farming: I have limited farming experience but am interested in learning more.

Education/Training: Some college.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell or lease option to buy/ owner financing.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: My fiance is very skilled with machinery and building things. We're both willing and able to learn the skills needed in order to be successful farmers.

Listing Date: March 14, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Two Farmers Seeking 1-2 Acres to Grow Veggies, Fruit, and Herbs

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:21:21 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 170

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87106

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, and herbs.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic, biodynamic, and/or permaculture.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience.

Education/Training: Formal apprenticeship, general farming (3 years or less), and general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Rent and/or crop-share.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: My business partner and I are seeking 1-2 acres to farm in mixed vegetable and herbs to sell to various markets. We are aspiring young farmers, and are enthusiastic about the prospect of farming as a life style and career. We have learned a lot about agricultural techniques over the last few years through literature, internships and volunteering, backyard gardening, and work experience. We have some experience with common farm equipment, and have light carpentry skills. We are also computer savvy, which will help with record keeping and marketing.

Listing Date: March 14, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

13.7 Acre Farm + House For Sale Near Estancia

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:03:45 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 133

County: Torrance

Vision/Details: I am currently farming my land, but I am looking for a farmer to take over when I retire. This 13.7 acre property has lots of trees and is located in the Estancia Basin on the Old Salt Mission Road (State Hwy. 41), in Estancia, just 45 minutes from Albuquerque. It has been planted with 225 blueberry bushes that are being raised organically and which are all on drip irrigation from a private well. We currently have blueberries and raspberries on the property (we've also had livestock in the past), and several rows of Austrian Pines have been planted to protect the berries from the prevailing winds. The blueberry bushes are only a couple years old, so they are still somewhat experimental; however, we do know that the property will support raspberries very well.

There is a very nice 2781 sq. ft. house that has 2+ living areas, 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, an ""Arizona room"" patio as well as a walled backyard garden that includes 7 raised beds ready for planting. I am asking $200,000 for the house and farmland.

Land-Use History: 6 acres are a field of koshia fully fenced. 2 acres are fenced in as a corral around the barn. The house sits on 2 acres, one acre is planted and 2 are available near the well for additional planting this spring.

Soil & Water: There are two wells on the property. All the plants are on drip irrigation and the amount used is well under the 3 acre feet allowed under the livestock well status.

The soil is sandy loam, fertile and with a slight alkalinity. The soil has been replaced around the 225 blueberry plantings with peat moss and pine bark in order for the acidity to be adequate for the blueberries. This method has been successful in other states in which blueberries are not native.

Desired Farming Practices: No-till, sustainable, organic.

Housing: Housing is available.

Acreage: 13.7 acres.

Equipment: There is shade cloth ready to be hung over all the plants now under drip irrigation. There is a small riding mower to mow the rows of the berries. There is a 5 gal. electric sprayer mounted on wheels to use for spraying foliage. There is organic sulfur, and a large, well-aged manure pile available for organic fertilizer as well as several different hand tools.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Experienced Farmer Looking to Expand Hay Operation in Los Lunas/Bosque Farms/Isleta Pueblo Area

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:03:28 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 165

County: Valencia

Zip code: 87031

Type of opportunity sought: I currently have farmland, but I am looking for more land to expand my operation.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Hay.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic and/or conventional (using pesticides/herbicides).

Background in farming: I am an experienced farmer or rancher.

Education/Training: Agriculture-related college degree, formal and informal apprenticeships, and farm/crop management (more than 3 years).

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell, rent, and/or crop-share.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I am already farming in the Los Lunas, Bosque Farms, and Isleta Pueblo area -- mostly alfalfa. After I negotiate a land contract, I usually laser level the property, and I try to get those contracts for 5-7 years. Ideally I'd like to find at least 5 acres, though if the property is nearby, a 3-acre parcel would be fine. Access and water availability are key (i.e., how hard is it to irrigate/get water to site, etc.?) With any lease I have, I leave the property in better shape than when I started.

Listing Date: February 28, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

3/4 Acre Available for Lease in ABQ South Valley

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:47:08 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 134

County: Bernalillo

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland and wish to lease it to a farmer. The lease terms are flexible/negotiable. We can sit down and discuss the land use proposed. Right now the land has grass that is bush hogged every 3 weeks.

Land-Use History: This acre has been used in the past for a chile patch, a corn patch, an alfalfa field, and now hay for foraging.

Soil & Water: Irrigation is available; four gates have been installed for easy irrigation.

Desired Farming Practices: Conventional tillage.

Housing: Housing might be available in the future.

Acreage: Less than 1 acre.

Equipment: A tractor, cultivator, blade, and bush hog are available now; arrangement negotiable.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Young Family Looking for 1+ Acres to Purchase Near ABQ or East Mountains

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:25:22 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 166

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87120

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time, as a hobby, or as a part-time job.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, vineyard, poultry/fowl, and goats/sheep.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic, biodynamic, and/or permaculture.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience.

Education/Training: Informal apprenticeship and general college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: We (young family) are looking for 1+ acres of farmland in the Albuquerque area or East Mountains. I have a part time job and plan to farm part time, initially for our own family but with the option to produce more eventually. I have a degree in forestry and grew up helping out on my grandparents'/uncle's farm. We have found someone to partner with this year, but we're still interested in potentially buying a piece of farmland.

Listing Date: February 21, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Looking for 1-5 Acres + Housing Near Albuquerque

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:32 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 164

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87106

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time, as a hobby, or as a part-time job.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, and herbs.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic, biodynamic, and/or permaculture.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience.

Education/Training: Agriculture-related college degree, informal apprenticeship, farm/crop management (3 years or less), and general farming (3 years or less).

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Rent, crop-share, or partnership.

Stated interest in on-site housing: Need housing.

Other Information: I am hoping to stay close to Albuquerque, because my husband is in grad school at UNM. And I am hoping for something relatively small, between 1 and 5 acres, but I'm also flexible if the right place comes along.

Listing Date: February 8, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

5-7 Acres + Housing Available for Lease Near Ribera, NM

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:04:20 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 132

County: San Miguel

Vision/Details: I currently own farmland and wish to lease it to a farmer. Our property is located right on the Pecos River and is an easy 40-minute drive (on I-25) from Santa Fe (20 minutes to Las Vegas). We have a growing community of organic farmers in the area. We would like to see our land used more productively, but do not have the necessary time to put in to it. The land could be used for vegetables, hay & forage, grain, fruit trees, and/or poultry/fowl.

Land-Use History: The land currently contains a vegetable garden with a 14' x 40' hoop house for growing year round, as well as grass pasture.

Soil & Water: High clay content with some areas near the river more loamy. Year round irrigation ditch and 1 acre holding pond.

Desired Farming Practices: Minimum tillage, sustainable, organic, rotational grazing, integrated pest management, and/or permaculture.

Housing: Housing is available.

Acreage: 5-7 acres.

Equipment: Basic gardening tools and one tractor with harrow, blade and gannon. Other equipment can be leased from neighbors.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Seeking Couple to Operate Established Pastured Poultry Operation in Socorro Valley

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:29:10 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 131

County: Socorro

Vision/Details: We are offering a paid position to work on our farm. We are seeking a couple with farming experience that has interest in all aspects of operating a pastured poultry business with the opportunity for profit sharing or ownership.

Land-Use History: For the past 17 years we have rotational grazed our fields with poultry and have included vegetables at times.

Soil & Water: As we are located along the Rio Grande the soil is a clay/loamy clay and has been enhanced by 17 years of pasturing poultry increasing the organic matter to 7-8%. We are in the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and have laser leveled fields with cement ditches.

Desired Farming Practices: Minimum tillage, no-till, sustainable, organic, rotational grazing, integrated pest management, bio-intensive, and/or permaculture.

Housing: Housing is available.

Acreage: 21-50 acres.

Equipment: We have brooders, incubators/hatchers, portable shelters, tractors, field preparation implements, feed grinders, feed bins, sprout building, licensed processing facility, walk-in cooler and freezer and refrigeration trucks.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

New Farmer Looking for Property to Start Small Orchard Near Santa Fe

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:16 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 163

County: Santa Fe

Zip code: 87505

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm. I am also interested in an internship or mentorship position with an existing farmer.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, and herbs.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic.

Background in farming: I have no experience.

Education/Training: General college degree.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell or partnership.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Other Information: I would like to find land to start a small orchard near Santa Fe the better. I don't have much experience, however, so I would also be interested in first participating on an operation with other people. It would be nice to be part of something greater, as well as to learn from someone and work with others on a larger farm.

Listing Date: January 19, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Looking for Land Near ABQ for Mental-Health Treatment Facility with Farm

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:58:46 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 161

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87108

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, poultry/fowl, and goats/sheep.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic.

Background in farming: I have no experience.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell or rent.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Business Plan: Yes, I have a business plan or a market in mind.

Other Information: We are a developing community mental health non-profit that specializes in working with children and their families in bringing about lasting change in the child's behavior. Left untreated, our clients typically go onto juvenile justice or out of home placements. We are looking to expand our current work by adding a campus where we will house a school, farm, and treatment homes. This model of treatment is short to medium-term and aimed at helping our children heal so they will not have to removed from their families. Ideally, that land we find will be in or near Albuquerque and have decent weather year-round, as well as support from the surrounding community.

Listing Date: January 18, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Looking for a Couple of Acres to Grow Tomatoes, Etc. in North ABQ

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:51:21 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 162

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87111

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming as a hobby or as a part-time job.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, herbs, and poultry/fowl.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic and permaculture.

Background in farming: I have some agriculture-related experience, as well as extensive organic gardening experience.

Training and education: Informal apprenticeship and general farming (3 years or less).

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell, rent, and/or partnership.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Business Plan: Yes, I have a business plan or a market in mind.

Other Information: My plan is to be "the tomato guy," with heirloom varieties, fresh distribution to local markets and restaurants, and value-added products through a commercial canning operation. I need access to water and would prefer to have the flexibility to install renewable-energy systems, rain harvesting, hoop houses and/or green houses. I would like to find a couple of acres, ideally in the northern part of Albuquerque.

Listing Date: January 18, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

1.5 Acres Available for Lease in ABQ North Valley

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:14:43 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference #: 130

County: Bernalillo

Vision/Details: I currently own 1.5 acres that I would like to lease to a farmer. The land may be used for a variety of things, including: vegetables, hay & forage, grain, fruit trees, poultry/fowl, goats/sheep, other animals, etc. I can be available to help with watering plants and feeding animals, if desired. A few cherry trees and one apricot tree grow along the ditch at the back of the property. I prefer the land to remain pesticide-free, since it has been that way as long as it has been in my family. And while permanent structures cannot be built, I am open to someone constructing portable buildings on the property.

Land-Use History: The land has primarily been in alfalfa and used for grazing. I stopped growing alfalfa a couple of years ago, because it was too much work for one person. My grandfather used to grow alfalfa, chile, and corn on the property, but he never used any chemicals or insecticides.

Soil & Water: The land has excellent soil quality, because it has been farmed since the 1930s/40s. Ditch water is available.

Housing: Not available.

Acreage: 1.5 acres.

Equipment: None.

For more information on the listing, or to be connected with the land owner, please contact us at localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or 505-724-3619.

Experienced Farmer Seeking ~1 Acre to Build Cob Cottage and Grow Small Market Garden/Build Soil

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:37:48 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 159

County: Bernalillo

Zip code: 87120

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm. I am looking for a landowner near or in Albuquerque who is interested in a land share where I will build a small (15x15 with a sleeping loft) cob cottage (of clay, sand,straw) and live in it for 5-8 years, afterwhich the cottage will belong to the landowner to use or rent out as they please. Other advantages could be the opportunity to learn about cob building by joining or watching the process. Also, there will likely be other additions such as an outdoor cob woodfire oven and possibly a courtyard and gardens. A huge bonus to this for me would be to have an acre of space for some small-scale market gardening and soil building. I will also hope to have community-wide composting to build soil with all the neighborhood's kitchen scraps and dry leaves and such. Please e-mail me if you're interested!

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming as a hobby, or as a part-time job. I am interested in building a cottage on the land for the experience and to live in, as well as an educational experience for the possibilities for natural building and land sharing near Albuquerque. I will be working on developing a cafe-juice bar component for local a vegetable distribution project, and am primarily looking for land to build a cottage and build soil, and probably do some small-scale market gardeneing after the cottage is built.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables, fruit, herbs, vineyard, poultry/fowl, soil! and growing a cottage.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic and permaculture. I plan to use covercrop-crop rotations on small scale beds with a bio-intensive style focusing on minimal water usage and maximum water recycling and harvesting.

Background in farming: Formal apprenticeship, informal apprenticeship, general farming (3 years or less), other licence/certification/education, and a general college degree. My other education is entirely based in experience, other than several workshops I have taken on various topics at the NM organic farmers conference and the mofga common ground fair.

I have never owned land, in fact owning land feels quite intangible to me, since I've been working at farms for the past three years. I spent two years at Rio Grande Community Farm, have had permaculture WWOOFing experiences in Oregon, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Nicaragua, as well as goat dairy experience in New Mexico. I also WWOOFed at a CSA farm in Maine and will spend the next 4 months at two organic permaculture projects in Costa Rica and Panama. I've also worked on a variety of school garden projects.

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Crop-share, partnership, and/or land share, where I build the cottage and pay for building, live in it for a decided number of years, and afterwards the cottage will belong to the landowner. Perhaps this can be used afterwards as a rental property or as an educational center or office.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Business Plan: Yes, I have a business plan or a market in mind. I am working on developing a business plan for the cafe-juice bar and plan to market the garden produce eventually through the same project. The house plan is in the works, based off of the hand sculpted house book. It will depend on the site itself largely, though. Soil type, watershed, exsiting plants and other life are all important considerations before making an actual model and building plan.

Other Information: I have three main projects I would like to develop over the next few years. One is the building of this cob cottage. I am excited about the possibilty and affordability of building with cob as a natural material and the opportunities it may present to our generation that has debt and high living expenses as we try to seek stability in order to develop other goals in life. I have experience working with interior cob plaster and laying rock foundations for cob buildings from a previous WWOOFing experience and feel like this is the time in my life to build one for myself and experience a relationship with the land. I would like to settle and live in or near Albuquerque for number of years, if not forever. Right now in my cob building project I am focusing on, how do I find land?

My other two projects are related to sustainable business and community development. My head is not in the clouds with this. I think these projects are realistic, and I understand how to approach them in realistic increments to use my best efforts to make them a reality.

The business is a branch off of the existing freshproduceABQ business, with the goal of expanding next year and incorporating a small restauant to use produce that is lower quality and can not be sold, the goal being a zero waste business (this will not be on your land, but I will have some of my focus here).

The other project is a grassroots community collective, and I will start by composting in the community I live in, which will also be your community. Later I will grow produce with a focus on seed saving and building long term infastructure for sharing soil, seeds, food and knowledge. We will start with soil, and possibly water harvesting.
If you'd like to hear more, email me, i am WWOOFing in Central America until May 2012.

Listing Date: January 5, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Experienced Farmer/Rancher Looking for Land, Flexible on Location

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:35:33 +0000

This is a listing for the Central New Mexico LandLink program. If you are not familiar with the program please visit the LandLink home page for more information.

Reference#: 158

County: Clark County, KS

Zip code: 67831

Type of opportunity sought: I currently do not have farmland, but I am looking for land to farm.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming and ranching full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Vegetables and beef cattle.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Conventional.

Background in farming: Informal apprenticeship, farm/crop management (3 years or less), and general farming (more than 3 years).

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell, rent, and/or partnership.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Business Plan: Yes, I have a business plan or a market in mind.

Other Information: I have been working in agriculture since high school and fell in love. I have extensive experience in row crops, and have recently obtained a position at one of the leading Registered Angus operations in the world, but still there is more I would like to do. I would like to have something to turn over to my children some day, and that's not easy in this day and age. I am flexible on location and size of the property, but I am interested in having a larger-scale, production-agriculture operation.

Listing Date: January 4, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619

Experienced Farmer Looking for 5+ Acres Near Santa Fe to Expand Operation

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:52:37 +0000

Reference#: 157

County: Santa Fe

Zip code: 87507

Type of opportunity sought: I currently have farmland, but I am looking for more land to expand my operation.

Specified interest in farming/ranching/animal-raising: I am interested in farming full-time.

Interested in growing/raising: Fruit and flowers.

Interested in these farming/ranching practices: Organic.

Background in farming: I am an experienced farmer or rancher.

Training and education: Farm/crop management (more than 3 years) and general farming (more than 3 years).

Willing to consider the following types of business arrangements: Buy/sell, rent, and/or crop-share.

Stated interest in on-site housing: No preference.

Business Plan: Yes, I have a business plan or a market in mind.

Other Information: I am looking for 5-6 acres to expand my current operation. I would like the property to be in Sandoval or Santa Fe Counties so that I can continue to sell at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market.

Listing Date: January 4, 2012

Contact: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov or (505) 724-3619