Find a Farm

NC FarmLink Database

Use our NC FarmLink Farmland Opportunity Database to search for farming opportunities in North Carolina. These opportunities may include farms for sale or lease, as well as internship and employment opportunities. Farm Seekers can also create profiles that landowners can browse in their search for a potential farmer. For detailed instructions and a video tutorial on using the database, please see the following webpage.

Other Resources for Finding Farmland

In addition to using the NC FarmLink database, we also encourage farm seekers to use other means and resources to find farming opportunities. The truth is there is no silver bullet to finding good farm opportunities and finding the right fit will often take time and dedication, so we encourage you to use all resources at your disposal. This page contains a list of resources you can use to search for farmland.

Leasing or Renting A Farm

With the price of farmland rising rapidly in North Carolina, many new and established farmers now rely on leasing farms. This section contains more information on leasing and renting a farm as well as several lease templates.

Buying a Farm

Finding and buying a farm can be a daunting and complex process. This page contains more information and resources on buying a farm, as well as resources on purchasing and financing a farm.

Resources for New and Aspiring Farmers

This page contains a list of resources for beginning and new farmers, with information on workshops, conferences, farm schools, and short courses that can provide valuable information, perspective, and resources to ground the development of your farm aspirations.