Are you a landowner with underutilized acreage? Turn your vacant land into a significant asset while supporting veteran farmers through our innovative 5-year partnership program.
Our unique proposition is simple: Provide us with a 5-year lease at no cost, and we’ll transform your land with permanent agricultural improvements that become your property.
We select only 2-3 new properties annually for this program. Schedule your property assessment today to see if your land qualifies.
We have specific experience implementing these valuable NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) programs that can bring permanent improvements to your land:
Established agricultural program at Veterans Haven North
Successful history securing NRCS and other agricultural funding
Professional agricultural training and implementation
Unique mission combining veteran rehabilitation with sustainable agriculture
After the initial 5-year development period, we offer several options:
At the 5-year mark, you have full flexibility as the landowner. If you wish to take over operations yourself, we provide a 1-year transition period with paid mentorship to ensure you're fully comfortable managing the agricultural systems we've established. If you prefer us to continue operating, we can discuss new terms that work for both parties. This 5-year milestone is important because it allows us to access new rounds of funding for additional improvements if we continue the partnership.
The agreement requires a full 5-year commitment to ensure we can complete the planned improvements and establish viable agricultural systems. Early termination options exist only for specific circumstances outlined in the agreement and include appropriate compensation for investments made and future crop values. We structure our agreements to protect both parties while ensuring the program's agricultural mission can be fulfilled
Our agreements include protections for both parties in the unlikely event of early termination. In case of early termination, we retain the right to remove all non-permanent structures and equipment, including high tunnels which are designed to be dismantled and relocated. We also retain harvest rights for all planted crops and receive fair compensation for soil improvements and other investments we've made. Most importantly, we maintain ownership of the business we've created, including customer relationships, market channels, and operational systems. Early termination fees are structured to ensure we can relocate our operations and honor our commitments to the veterans in our program.
The program is designed to minimize landowner costs. You provide the land, and we cover operational expenses, including seeds, equipment, labor, and maintenance. Property taxes remain your responsibility, though many partners qualify for agricultural assessment reductions that significantly lower tax burden.
As a landowner, you maintain ownership of the land throughout the partnership. Our agreement clearly outlines which portions of your property are included in the operation and which remain solely under your control. You'll receive regular updates on the farm's progress and are welcome to visit the operations by appointment. While we manage the day-to-day operations, major infrastructure changes will be discussed with you in advance. If you decide to sell your property during the lease period, our agreement includes a first right of refusal provision giving us the opportunity to purchase the property before it's offered to outside buyers.
Our agreement clearly distinguishes ownership throughout the partnership:
We Own:
You Own:
This clear distinction protects both parties' investments while ensuring transparent expectations.
This is entirely up to you. Some landowners prefer a hands-off approach, leaving operations entirely to our team. Others enjoy learning and participating in various aspects of the farm. We welcome your involvement at whatever level you prefer.
We conduct a thorough assessment of your specific property characteristics to identify which programs offer the best combination of benefits. Factors we consider include soil type, water access, topography, existing vegetation, and your long-term goals for the property.
Housing development occurs only with explicit landowner permission and is specifically outlined in our agreement. Any housing structures (such as barndominiums) follow all local codes and regulations and are designed to enhance your property value. These structures remain with the property at the end of our partnership unless otherwise specified and can be repurposed for agricultural storage or other uses. For early termination scenarios, our agreement includes specific provisions regarding any housing structures that balance both parties' investments and needs.
Veterans working with our program gain valuable agricultural training, meaningful employment, and the opportunity to transition to civilian careers in sustainable agriculture. Your participation directly supports our mission of creating pathways for veterans to establish agricultural businesses and find healing through connection with the land.
We select only 2-3 new properties annually for this program. Schedule your property assessment today to see if your land qualifies.
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