Washburn, Illinois  (14 acres)

Listing Price: $1.00

To rent/lease: up to 10 acres just outside of town. Good roads nearby, within 10 miles of 3 other small towns. Bunkhouse on land, city water, septic. Has been conventionally farmed but I am seeking someone to rent it and use it as a sustainable fruit and vegetable farm. I think it would be perfect for such an endeavor.

Current operations:   Grain

Woodstock, Illinois  (41 acres)

Listing Price: $999,000.00

Farm & Vineyard for sale. Gorgeous secluded property only 8 miles from historic Woodstock Square. No chemicals for 8 years. 4 BR house, 2 barns, 1000 sq. ft. fully automated greenhouse, irrigation, office, large cooler, 2 wells. 5 acres of trellised grape vines. Many other wonderful features. Surrounded by conservation district that will never be developed.

Current operations:   Herbs, Honey, Vineyard, Vegetables

Ottawa, Illinois  (90 acres)

Listing Price: $749,250.00

More information, maps, photos, and a survey are available at: www.earthsupportservices.com/farms/ The parcel is about 5 miles northeast of Ottawa. It is comprised of 90 acres located just east of Route 71, at the intersection of N. 30th Rd. (the Morris blacktop) and East 22nd Road, with 40 acres on the west side of East 22nd and 50 acres on the east side. The west side of the property has approximately 28 acres in CRP that are currently planted in prairie grasses. There are another 12 or so acres in CRP elsewhere on the property. Milliken Creek runs through the east side of the property. Although the land has always been farmed conventionally, we would be particularly pleased to sell it to a farmer interested in transitioning it to organic. The farmer currently farming the land is willing to continue farming it under a crop-share or cash rent arrangement if the buyer does not want to farm it him/herself, or is not ready to do so immediately.

Current operations:   Grain

Cuba, Illinois  (40 acres)

Listing Price: $1.00

Not selling but offering a $1 lease on 12 tillable acres (40 total parcel) west of Cuba, Illinois for an organic or organic-equivalent farmer. Land in corn right now. Primitive cabin, may be willing to share costs for well and/or electric. If we can't find an organic farmer, we'll convert to prairie, so please respond ASAP.

Current operations:   Grain

Assumption , Illinois  (400 acres)

Two Roads Farm was purchased last year as a multiple member LLC enabling small investors to participate in sustainable agriculture. There are currently 14 members who invested a minimum of $25,000 each to own and operate this 400 acre organic farm. The prior owners of the farm were hoping to keep the farm organic but due to the large size were having difficulty finding new like-minded buyers. Midwest Organic Farm Management helped arrange for the purchase by pooling investors that wanted to operate a for profit organic farm and help sustain and diversify the overall business. We are looking for a few more investors to join the Two Roads Farm LLC and participate in the business plan for another 6 years. Additional information is on our website at www.midwestorganicfarms.com. The farm is located in central Illinois between Champaign and Springfield. Visitors are welcome.

Available arrangement types: Partnership

Princeton, Illinois  (9 acres)

9 acres, 5 of which are tillable the remaining 4 are beautiful rolling hills for additional planting and or greenhouse locations. Excellent well water and electric on site. Currently not organic, would love to work with someone who would be willing to convert to organic. Also there is a 1200 square-foot house 5 mins down the road on a 1/2 acre lot for rent or sale.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Work-In Agreement, Long-Term Lease, Employee/Employer, Partnership, Lease with Option to Buy

Winnebago, Illinois  (5 acres)

Listing Price: $168,500.00

5 acres with farm house (300' x 600'). The land is currently fallow. Would like to lease or sell the land. Price: $168,500.

Available arrangement types: Standard Sale, Lease with Option to Buy

Washburn, Illinois  (220 acres)

Blueheron Farm has 220 acres of certified organic farmland available for contract lease. The farm is located nine miles south of Lacon and 25 miles northeast of Peoria.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Long-Term Lease

Modesto, Illinois  (8 acres)

Owner is looking for a community-minded tenant interested in organic farming to rent large Victorian homestead overlooking pond. Property includes access to 8 acres of farmland that have been farmed organically (not certified). Some equipment is available.

Owner is flexible and open to various arrangements: rent, cropshare or other. Would like to build relationship with leasee for a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Partnership

Monticello, Illinois  (3 acres)

A 3-acre hobby farm just 1 mile south of Monticello High School and 30 miles east of the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign. Features: 4-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, family room, kitchen, laundry room, asphalt drive. There is a barn with a fenced area, ready for chickens! Many updates in the house including new roof and major kitchen renovations. Many established trees and berry bushes on property.

Please contact Crystal at bartanen@illinois.edu for more information and a .pdf file with photos of buildings and property. Thank you!!

Available arrangement types: Standard Sale

Dixon, Illinois  ( acres)

I am looking for farm land to rent/lease in Northern IL for grain production. I am a young farmer that grew up on grain farms and am looking to get back into it full time. I have the equipment and the ability to manage the land properly and yield good results.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Long-Term Lease

Chicago, Illinois  ( acres)

I'm currently a small business owner who works from home and am looking to lease farmland with a house in either Indiana or Illinois with a home to live in. I was a chef for 15 years and have started a community garden on the West Side of Chicago but am looking to transition to farming more full-time than what I do now. We're looking for land suitable for some small livestock (chickens, pigs, goats) as well as a home to live in. Ideally we're looking to lease or lease to own and our ideal scenario would put us no further than 1.5 hours away from Chicago

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Long-Term Lease, Lease with Option to Buy

Carbondale, Illinois  ( acres)

Looking to buy 5+ acres for organic production of fruit, flowers & herbs. The land we hope to tend will be treated with upmost care, with special attention to the health of the soil and surrounding environment (including the native plants, animals & insects). Ideal land: - 20 minutes (or closer) to Carbondale, Illinois - residence (fixer upper) or building location - buffer from conventional row crops and orchards/vineyards - have both open farmland and some forest - water source (well, pond/lake, stream) We have just completed the Southern Illinois Farm Beginnings Program. We have a business plan and are looking to get started ASAP.

Available arrangement types: Standard Sale, Owner-Financed Sale, Lease with Option to Buy

Elk Grove Village, Illinois  ( acres)

My wife and I are possibly moving to Chicago area for a new job (in Elk Grove Village). We currently have a small chicken and pig farm. My wife really wants to have a really large garden. We are looking for a home on some property 2+ acres if possible. We currently live in a 920 sq.ft. house so the size does not have to be large. We are interested in renting, leasing, possibly lease to own, land contract, or option to buy on sale of our house in MI. We are trying to keep the distance around 60 miles give or take from Elk Grove Village

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Owner-Financed Sale, Work-In Agreement

Galesburg, Illinois  ( acres)

100-200 Acres of tillable farm land. Grain storage would be a plus but not needed. I will pay top dollar for top land.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease

Geneseo, Illinois  ( acres)

I am looking for a property with a minimum of 3 acres and a home with no less than 2 bedrooms. I would like to enter into an exchange of labor and profit-sharing for rent at first with a possibility of rent-to-own down the line. We are a family of four, and I have two years experience with organic market gardening and small-scale egg production. I have almost 20 years of retail management experience and would like to work or convert land to an organic vegetable/herb farm for market sales and eventually B2B sales and CSA. We are willing to make a minimum 3-year commitment for the right arrangement.

If you've got a small farmhouse on vacant land that you're just throwing tax money at, let us live there and help turn the land into a profitable farm. We are eager, have experience and desire -- we just don't have the funds to start our own place the traditional way. Please contact me via email with your proposal. Thank you!

Springfield, Illinois  ( acres)

Looking for a farm in the central Illinois area, house and 5 or more tillable acres -- can be fixer-uper. Lease, contract for deed, etc. This is for a vegetable farm, selling at farmers markets and roadside stand -- greenhouse business later on too.

Available arrangement types: Owner-Financed Sale, Lease with Option to Buy

Aurora, Illinois  ( acres)

Seeking to rent 1-2 acres near Aurora/Wheaton, IL for organic vegetable production by refugees learning to adapt their traditional farming experience to Illinois. Will need access to irrigation and help with plowing/tilling. Need to break ground by Spring 2012.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease

Galesburg, Peoria, RockIsland, Illinois  ( acres)

Looking to start farming corn,soybean,wheat crops sustainably/organically. 33 years old with over 20 years of experience. Hoping to find existing farmer looking to retire or downsize. I would be comfortable farming anywhere from 100-1000 acres. Thank you for your consideration

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Work-In Agreement, Long-Term Lease, Employee/Employer, Partnership, Lease with Option to Buy

Bureau County, Illinois  ( acres)

I'm a young farmer located in Bureau county, Illinois who is looking to find farmland to rent. Willing to look at any options available. Would also consider land in Lee or LaSalle counties. Look forward to hearing from you.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Work-In Agreement, Long-Term Lease, Partnership, Lease with Option to Buy

Decatur, Illinois  ( acres)

We are looking to cash rent or lease 1-3 acres near the west or north side of Decatur for the purpose of growing organic vegetables or other produce for farmers markets. Ideally the property would have access to water and some storage facilities.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease

Elgin/Chicago/Other, Illinois  ( acres)

Looking for a minimum of 3-5 acres of woods to lease in Northern Illinois in or near Kane or DuPage county to raise dairy goats. I would also consider other areas within the state depending on the opportunity. I'm also interested in renting pasture for dairy cows and pastured poultry if someone has this too, but this isn't a requirement.

In exchange for use of your land, I would offer cash rent or even work-exchange. Because goats are defenseless against a predator and because they tend to need rescuing more often, I would also need a place to stay for myself. This can be either a room to rent (nothing fancy) or somewhere I can put a temporary travel trailer (not an eyesore). The only other requirements are that there's a source of clean water available and livestock are allowed. Any available buildings to rent would be a plus.

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease, Long-Term Lease

Schaumburg, Illinois  ( acres)

I am looking to lease around 2-5 acres of farmland near Schaumburg, IL for cultivation of vegetables. If you know of any such property, please email me the details. Thanks Kris

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease

Chicago, Illinois  ( acres)

We are looking for a farm where we can produce organic vegetables.

Available arrangement types: Owner-Financed Sale, Lease with Option to Buy

Palatine, Illinois  (?? acres)

Looking for farmland to purchase (or other arrangement) within 50 miles of Palatine, IL. A house on the property is not required but a bonus, as are outbuildings, electric, and water. Interested in farming biodynamically, many years experience in large scale, organic CSAs (fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs), beekeeping, etc. and interested in expanding to livestock (goats, sheep, hogs, and chickens), fenced pasture a plus. Currently employed in non agricultural sector but 5 year plan is to establish a business and transition to full time farm employment.

Chicago, Illinois  (10 acres)

Currently Radical Root farm is located in Grayslake, IL at Prairie Crossing. The 6 acres that they are currently farming is certified organic.

They are looking to move their farming operations from Prairie Crossing by 2012. Radical Root has reached a point where they would like to grow their farm business, and there is not enough land available land at Prairie Crossing to expand.

Ideally, they would like to find a long-term lease on approximately 10 acres (possibly with an option to buy) near Chicago, but they are open to considering other opportunities as well.

Available arrangement types: Long-Term Lease, Lease with Option to Buy

Looking for Land Near Chicago, Illinois  (1/2 acres)

I am looking to lease 1/2 acre of organic farm land near Chicago to grow vegetables.
After completing a farm internship, I grew a small sustainable vegetable garden while living in California.
It was so successful and lots of fun that I would like to do the same thing on a larger scale now that I've
moved back home to Illinois. I am open to considering other opportunities as well.

I can be reached at 708-567-2724. Please ask for Andrea

Available arrangement types: Short-Term Lease