MDAR FY26- State Owned Farmland Licensing Program, Templeton

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking proposals for the agricultural use of approximately 26.575 acres of state-owned farmland at the Templeton Developmental Center in Templeton, Massachusetts. The selected applicant(s) will be granted a license to use the land for agricultural purposes, with a rental period of up to 5 years and an option to renew for an additional 5 years. The proposal should include a clear description of how the applicant intends to use the land, including crops grown and/or livestock raised, and a planting/growing/harvesting schedule. The applicant should also provide information on their farming experience, equipment, and proposed rent per acre per year. The evaluation criteria will include the applicant's compliance with the submission requirements, their proposal for agricultural uses, and their demonstrated capacity to manage the land for commercial agricultural purposes. Some key points to consider: • The land is located at the Templeton Developmental Center in Templeton, Massachusetts • The rental period is up to 5 years with an option to renew for an additional 5 years • The proposal should include a clear description of how the applicant intends to use the land • The evaluation criteria will include the applicant's compliance with the submission requirements and their proposal for agricultural uses • The applicant should provide information on their farming experience, equipment, and proposed rent per acre per year