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Opportunity for Market Gardeners, Mushroom Growers, Bee keepers or Foragers

Land Details

Total land size in acres
6000 Acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 5000 Acres Wood
Cultivable Area
Up to 5 Acres for Garden/Greenhouse etc. the remainder of the Cleared land is for Pasture/Hay.
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Potential for Expansion
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Current use
  • Livestock - Cattle
  • Hay & Forage - Pasture and Hay Land
Current practices
  • Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Unbroken Pasture, Manure etc. Is available to establish a workable Plot.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Land has been used to raise Sheep and Cattle. Grazing and Haying/Silageing. Some Land has recently been cleared. Lots of Forest and Bush.

Road Access
Yes - Gravel Road
Electricity
Yes - There is Electricity by the Shops which can be respectfully shared.
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

We would like to see a Market Garden and potentially Fruit Forest developed on the Land. Open to establishing Perennials (Asparagus, Strawberries, Flowers etc.). Building Infrastructure and Machinery can be shared if treated responsibly. Water is accessible through Dug outs and Pumps/Tanks are available. Manure and other Organic Matter is also available. For the right Candidate a Part Time Job could be discussed while the Market Garden would be established.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfires are possible
Current residents living on property
Yes - Working Cattle Farm
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Shops and Barns can be shared.
Land is fenced
Yes - Fenced for Cows but not Garden.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Machinery (Tractors, Skid Steer etc) and Tools canbe shared if treated responsibly.
Water source
  • Pond/lake -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Water from dug outs can be used.
On-site housing
No - Mobile Home/Tiny House etc. Is welcomed
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - Annual and Perennial Vegetables
  • Seed - Small Scale Seed Production welcomed
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Flower -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Loamy but decent layer of Top Soil
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Long Term
Last modifed about 1 year ago; never expires.