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The Chesapeake Bay
Region Land
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Why & How

Vision

The Land Group began with founder Benjamin Alder’s desire for deep-rooted understanding of land, conservation, and connections between natural and economic systems. Unlike traditional real estate firms, TLG was built with a focus on land as both a resource and an investment, united by a shared passion for preserving and maximizing the potential of the land. It started with a vision. It started with the land.

 

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Our Estuary

Intention: Meeting the Challenge of Land & Industry

At The Land Group, our mission goes beyond selling land—we’re dedicated to solving real challenges for landowners, agribusinesses, and natural resource stewards in the Chesapeake region. With deep expertise in land use, conservation, and economic forces, we provide strategic solutions for poultry farmers, timberland owners, organic producers, and more. Our intentions and innovations are what help clients navigate the complex realm of land management while preserving the region’s agricultural and natural resources. Along the way, “We Sell Dirt.”

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The Common Thread

Purpose & Mission

Our vision and intention have a common thread—a common relationship between land and agribusiness in the Chesapeake region. Farmers, watermen, and land managers understand that long-term success depends on balancing resource use with conservation. The nature of the job is to adapt, innovate, and work within their communities to ensure sustainability. At The Land Group, we want to cultivate this relationship and provide the expertise to help you navigate it for lasting success.

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Seller Services

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Buyer Services

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Advisory Services

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Zach's roots in agriculture started with a college internship at Farm Credit, and since then it's been a through line in his career. Tune into our conversation with him as we pull back the curtain on what it takes to balance production, conservation, and long-term land viability in one of the most agriculturally important regions in the country!🎧 Listen at the link in our bio!#thelandgroup #weselldirt #delmarvaagriculture #landpodcast #chickenfarming #delmarvapoultrymarket #poultryfarmers

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Congrats to Jesse on the sale of this 5-acre property nestled at the base of Warrior Mountain in Western Maryland! It features a 2 bedroom cabin, perfect for a weekend getaway or hunting basecamp. Reach out to Jesse for more details about this sale or to find a similar property.📱240-674-0845 📩jesse@thelandgroup.us#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landforsale #marylandlandforsale  #landadvisors #westernmarylandland #huntinglandforsale

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📍Northampton County, VAApproximately 11.50 ± acres of farmland with approximately 1,200 ft of road frontage. The property includes deeded water access and offers potential for a single-family home site, continued agricultural use, or subdivision into additional lots. Reach out to Will for more details!📩 will@thelandgroup.us 📱 410-693-9933🔗 Comment LINK and we'll message you a link to the property website!#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landforsale #virginialandforsale #farmlandforsale

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Brian brought the buyer to Ben's 52 acre listing in Queen Anne's County, Maryland! This property, a mix of farmland and timberland, sold for approximately $9,300 per acre. 🌾🌲Reach out to our team for a free value analysis of your land: https://thelandgroup.com/seller-services/#thelandgroup #weselldirt #landforsale #marylandlandforsale #mdtimberland #mdfarmland #landadvisors #farmlandforsale

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It's Coleen's birthday! 🎉 She's the one that keeps us sane and helps TLG run like a well-oiled machine. Have a great day, Coleen!

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‼ We successfully closed the sealed-bid sale of the four-house poultry farm on Newhart Mill Road in Dorchester County, Maryland. The competitive bidding process concluded on December 5, 2025. Click the link to find out the sales price!👉 https://thelandgroup.com/press-release/newhart-mill/#thelandgroup #weselldirt #justsold #marylandlandforsale #poultryfarmsforsale #landadvisors

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Adaptive Permanence in Conservation

Adaptive Permanence in Conservation Why conservation was never meant to freeze land in time Watching the sunrise this morning over the headwaters of the frozen Annemessex River, it’s hard not to confront how easily a place like this could disappear. Murray (our black cat) and... Read More

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