16-ACRE VEGETABLE FARM ORCHARD FOR SALE IN UNITY

16-ACRE VEGETABLE FARM & ORCHARD FOR SALE IN UNITY

This lovely small farm in the heart of farm country has much to offer. Don't be fooled by its size ? it has been the site of a successful vegetable and produce operation for the past 3 seasons, and prior to that, a popular orchard. The current owner has had a thriving business selling to farmers' markets and restaurants throughout New England.

Seven acres have been in active vegetable production and it is certifiable organic. Approximately 8 acres is in orchard (6 acres of pears and 2 acres of heirloom apples). There are also a handful of

cherry and plum trees. There is an established asparagus bed (about ? of an acre) which includes 4,000 crowns of green and purple varieties.

The farm has excellent agricultural soils, with its entirety covered in Prime Farmland Soils or Soils of Statewide Importance, including Bangor silt loam, Dixmont silt loam, and Thorndike-Winnecook complex.

The infrastructure on the property is fairly modern and in good condition. There is a 2,400 square foot, metalfabricated barn which houses a cider press and related equipment, as well as a shop. The second story of the barn has been converted into a basic office/apartment space.

One of the best features of this property is the 2,885 square foot greenhouse, which has only been used for 3 seasons. The greenhouse is well-insulated and equipped with fans and thermostats to easily regulate temperatures. There is also a modern cider press (10 years old) that presses up to 130 gallons an hour. Also included in the sale are a grinder, bottling station, and 400-gallon refrigerated tank. A new owner could easily step in to begin producing cider and other value-added products.

Asking Price: $260,000

To ensure that this farm remains viable for future generations, the property has been conserved with an agricultural conservation easement. The easement permits construction of a single-family home and related ag buildings.

IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT STACY GAMBREL AT MAINE FARMLAND TRUST

207-338-6575 ~ SGAMBREL@

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