Total land size in acres
46 acres. A hydro easement divides the front of the property from the back. There is a large forest buffer between the easement and the hay field.
Wooded Area
Yes - 25 acres (mostly wetland, mostly conifers with upper areas containing mixed deciduous (oak, maple, aspen, hickory)
Cultivable Area
8 acres or former hay field, of which about 5 is planted in a mature permaculture orchard
Expansion potential (acres)
No
State of the surface of the cultivable area
About 8 acres. Outside the orchard I n the cultivated area, it is maintained as a hay field.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Since 2005, it has been used only to grow hay and, since 2012, we have been converting to permaculture orchard. No herbicides or pesticides have been used. In the forest, it is in a natural state. Historically it was pasture. The pastured areas have since grown into forest.
Road Access
Yes - Paved road
Electricity
Yes - Grid connected. No issues
Cell Service
Yes - We use Xplornet
Long-term goal or vision for land
We have lovingly built up the permaculture orchard to a point where it is quite productive and healthy. As we are in the later stage of life we would like to see it go into the hands of people who would value it and benefit from its productivity.
Link to listing for details on this property
https://www.ecoproperty.ca/listings/net-zero-homes-for-sale-68911
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - We are planning to sell and move away.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 1200 sq ft insulated barn, ICF cold cellar, porch, pizza oven
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
Yes - You have the right to use the well water -no limits
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
- Greenhouse -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
- Other -
Soil details
- Texture -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - To give advice on how we cared for the orchard. However we recognize that there are many different strategies
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
Property is for sale see listing https://www.ecoproperty.ca/listings/net-zero-homes-for-sale-68911
