Vegetable - 400 sq' greenhouse and 5 25x25 plots in use for veggies
Livestock - 20 chickens in coop for eggs.
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Just farmed last season. Rest of land is grassed over or about to be logged 2nd growth.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Property was developed in 60s from 2nd growth forest. Used as a farm for family. Had fruit trees and vegetables. Most fruit trees have been removed due to lack of care or blighted limbs.
Road Access
Yes - Access along property line
Electricity
Yes - 60 amp service from garage.
Cell Service
No
Long-term goal or vision for land
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - I live on the property in my home.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 400 sq' greenhouse and 25x25 barn for chickens with run.
Land is fenced
Yes - Mix of farm fencing and topped with electric fencing to ward off animals.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Other - Civic water. No installed irrigation system yet.
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock -
Orchard/Fruit -
Mixed -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - Slight slop towards west
Good drainage - Good amount of sand mixed in soil
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?