Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Mansfield seeks proposals from qualified agricultural producers for the leasing for agricultural purposes of a portion of town-owned land known as Eagleville Preserve, beginning on January 1, 2024. An aerial photo is attached. Payment (“consideration”) for the use of the land is responsible stewardship of the agricultural land. The area to be leased includes two adjacent fields: one eight (8) acres and one two (2) acres and is located in Storrs and accessed from Route 32, just south of Route 275. The land has been planted in corn and contains prime agricultural soil (Merrimac) and level topography. A detailed description and map of the property is attached. It is preferred, but not absolutely essential, that applicants be regularly established in farming and agricultural business and demonstrate the ability to perform the required service in an acceptable, reliable manner over the life of the lease. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong stewardship plan. The selected producer must agree to comply with Mansfield’s Agricultural Land Use Agreement Policy (attached) adopted by the Town Council, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, as amended, in the performance of the Lease contract with the Town. The Town will award a contract, which serves the best interests of the Town.
