The property is flat, and it has a high water table. I'm slowly working on ditching with the neighbours but can't promise it will ever be dry. It can definitely flood.
I grow veggies in an area that I've raised up with composting and have had success with raised beds. Tilling needs dryer soil so you can't just rototill early spring. Neighbours have had great success with garlic.
I raised Dexter cattle (small)for a number of years and there's been horses but the ground is just too soft for heavy animals. The caused some compaction wherever they made trails.
For pasture it would likely be better for turkeys/poultry and perhaps sheep.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
I've been here for 13 years approx, prior to me it was used as summer pasture for cattle and horses.
It's a 2 min drive from downtown Pemberton.
Road Access
Yes - You can't drive on to the field but driveway parking etc is fine.
Electricity
No - There is power top the property but not a separate meter.
Cell Service
Yes - Good service
Long-term goal or vision for land
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No - TBD. It all depends but there should be some storage space.
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Pond/lake -
Other -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - TBD... but assume no housing.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock -
Orchard/Fruit -
Other -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
Texture -
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
