The farmland is located in Union County, North Carolina, approximately 29 miles southeast of the City of Charlotte. Union County is facing significant development pressure on the remaining intact farmland adjacent to Charlotte, losing an average of 3,000 acres per year.

The newly protected 96-acre lot is being transitioned to Boy and Girl Farm, one of the region’s most respected mid-scale vegetable operations known for growing dozens of varieties of produce for farmers’ markets, restaurants, and regional distributors. This project will allow the farm to add another 20 acres of vegetable production, a 20-acre fruit orchard, and a 5-acre berry patch for future U-Pick sales. The farmers will also increase high tunnel production to boost year-round vegetable yields.

Boy Girl Farm grows 50+ varieties of vegetables year-round with a greenhouse and high tunnel production. They sell their produce at the Waxhaw Farmers’ Market and to approximately 20 restaurants around Charlotte, as well as through Freshlist, a local food distributor.

The Conservation Fund is working closely with Boy and Girl Farm as we secure funding for an agricultural conservation easement. The program team is also helping the Rohrers with steps to secure financing for the ultimate purchase of the farm in the Buy-Support- Protect-Sell model of the Farms Fund program.

Farmer Vision

Boy and Girl Farm plans to increase vegetable and fruit production while expanding into future agritourism offerings. These include educational workshops and on-farm experiences such as wildflower and sunflower patches for photographers and events. The farm is well positioned to provide more local food to the community while building a long-term legacy on the land.