Land Search Info Form - MAINE FARMLAND TRUST

General Information

Name*

First Last

Name of Partner or Spouse (if applicable)

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email*

Phone*

What is your preferred method of communication?*

Email
Phone

What is your preferred land tenure situation at present (lease, purchase, family transfer, etc.)?*

What is your preferred method of learning (workshops, self-study with coaching)?*

May we share your contact information with other service providers if a referral makes sense?

Yes

Farm Goals

What are your farming goals? (e.g. fulltime farmer, own my land, feed my community, etc)*

What type of farming operation do you envision?*

Describe your farm “dream” - what will you produce, who will work there, markets, other products, year round, etc.

What is your vision for your farm property?*

Where will it be located? how many acres? Will it be owned or leased or a combination?

What types of farming practices do you want to employ?*

What are some requirements you have for your farm?*

e.g. parking for farm stand, water for irrigation, milking parlor

Baseline

How would you describe your current situation regarding farmland?*

How you’re your current situation fit with your goals? How long have you been there and how long do you envision staying?

Do you have a farm acquisition plan, written or otherwise? Do you mind sharing it?*

Feel free to upload and share a farm acquisition plan, if you have one and would like to share.

Have you done any research about tenure options (lease, purchase, family transfer, etc.)? Please explain?*

What skills, knowledge and resources do you have access to that can help evaluate whether a property is suitable for your goals/specifics of your intended farming operation? Would you want additional assistance in this area?*

Tools and Resources

Have you already established a relationship with Land for Good or Maine Farmland Trust? If so, in what capacity?*

What steps if any have you taken to develop an investment-grade business plan for your farming operation?*

Do you have an established relationship with any lenders, investors, or other financial institutions?*

If so, in what capacity and who might they be.

Do you own or have access to the tools and equipment necessary to follow through with your farm or business plans? If not, please describe your plans for gaining access to what you need.*

Additional Information

What barriers are you finding in either preparing or conducting your land search?*

Do you need any additional information and/or do you have any special requirements that you would like to share?*