Vegetable - was cultivated by a market gardener last season
Current practices
Other - Ecological
State of the surface of the cultivable area
There are established beds that were cultivated with mixed vegetable crops last year
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This farm is a pastured poultry operation with 0.25 acres available for a market gardener to run an independent business.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The farmers running the pastured poultry operation are keen to have a market gardener on the land either for short- or long-term opportunities. They are open to those who are newer to farming, and the market garden area is set up with beds and irrigation, making it easier for someone to step into the farming season. The market gardener would participate in weekend market days on the farm in the summer season to complement the current farmer’s pastured poultry products.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Greenhouse, plus there is a shared cold storage space that is available to the market gardener during market days
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Housing is possibly available for the right fit
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - must follow covid and biosecurity protocols as well as respect the poultry operation and farmers living on the property
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
