currently in grasses, Beautiful soil - no rocks, valley bottom, black rich soil, Grindrod Loam (technical soil designation)
Water table is very high, almost never need to irrigate
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Historical Use - Owners used to have sheep, broiler chickens, dairy goats, Jersey cow, and beef cattle, laying hens - during that time the whole property was fenced, but the fencing has since been removed as it was old and falling down
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
See the land be used to it's full potential. Land owners have many years of homesteading experience that they would love to share.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Buildings: 1.Barn used for storage - size 20x20 x40 2.Chicken house - currently used for ducks 3. Workshop - could be used as root cellar
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Owner is a great mechanic who could teach and support new farmers with equipment use
Water source
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - could be possible for farmers to place a trailer on the property
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
