The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust announced last week that it is accepting proposals from farmers interested in turning the old Matsuda Farm back into a working agricultural property.

In a press release, Land Trust board president Charley Rosenberry said that the organization is “looking for a farmer or farmers with experience who can turn Matsuda Farm into a fantastic public asset” with five goals in mind: food production, wildlife habitat, public benefit, public access and honoring the history of the farm.

The property consists of 9 arable acres, an agricultural pond, a four-bedroom residence and two outbuildings. Work is scheduled to begin this week on repairing the farmhouse, thanks to $150,000 in grant funding secured by Sen. Sharon Nelson (D-Maury Island) through the state Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation.

The Land Trust is interested in a lease agreement with an experienced farmer but is also willing to consider partnership proposals.

For more information, see vashonlandtrust.org/matsuda-farm. Proposals may be submitted any time between now and Feb. 29.