An aerial look at Berry Hill Farm and surrounding area on Pine Hill Road
Berry Hill Farm on Pine Hill Road is well known in Westport and surrounding communities. This second generation farm cultivates blueberries and sells them at the on-site farm stand and at local markets. This iconic farm also contains forest habitat, wetlands that drain into the East Branch of the Westport River, and is near other protected farmland and open spaces.
Bob Pierce chose to work with WLCT to preserve his family’s farm. WLCT’s goal is to acquire Berry Hill Farm, preserve it with a conservation restriction that will also keep it in farming, and resell it at its restricted value. The resold property will include the right to build one house.
The total project cost is $1.3 million. The Town of Westport has approved a $350,000 grant from the Westport Community Preservation Act Fund and WLCT has received a $350,000 grant from a local foundation. The resale price will be approximately $300,000 and WLCT must raise $300,000 to make this project happen.
WLCT expects to close on the purchase in November 2022. We need your help to complete this project! Join us in preserving Westport’s rural character!
Farmers interested in purchasing the land can send contact information to Info@WestportLandTrust.org to be added to our list to receive the Request for Proposals (RFP) and more information, once available. WLCT anticipates the proposal process to begin in November 2022.
