Bethlehem Offers 2026 Farmland Leases, Hay Licenses | The Locally Times
The Town of Bethlehem accepted applications for agricultural use leases and seasonal hay harvesting licenses in Glenmont and Selkirk until March 13, 2026.
The Town of Bethlehem accepted applications for 2026 farmland agricultural use lease agreements and seasonal hay harvesting licenses until 3:00 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026. These opportunities pertained to farmland located in Glenmont and Selkirk, according to a March 13, 2026, posting on the Town of Bethlehem website. ## Farmland Opportunities As The Locally Times reported previously, the Town of Bethlehem annually offers these seasonal licenses and lease agreements. The application period for these agreements has now closed. ## Transparency Gaps The Town of Bethlehem's public records do not currently specify the total acreage made available for these leases and licenses, nor do they detail the financial terms or durations of the agreements. The criteria used by the town to evaluate applications for these agricultural opportunities are also not publicly available. Furthermore, the outcomes of the 2026 application process, including the identities of successful applicants, have not been posted. This absence of detail means the public cannot assess the financial benefits to the town, the fairness of the selection process, or how these agreements align with broader land use goals. Future town board meetings or official postings may provide details on the selected applicants and the financial arrangements for these agricultural uses.