Orchard/Fruit - 51 acres in blueberries (seperate fields)
Bees - Apiary 200+ hives 2000 feet away
Other - Fallow
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Slight slope for drainage, otherwise flat. Cover crop in 2023. The dimensions are 70 feet by 550 feet. The long leg of the rectangular shape runs south to north. Access to the parcel is from the south end only. Water spigot that ties into my irrigation system is at the south end.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This land has not been farmed. It is not suited for blueberries because of its size. It is not visible from the road. Great place to watch sunsets.
Road Access
Yes - 24 / 7 road to within 100 feet of the parcel
Electricity
No - Anything is possible but additional charges will apply
Cell Service
Yes - reasonable coverage
Long-term goal or vision for land
I would like a market gardener to use this land and put it into cultivation. It may be possible to get this part certified organic. I can offer a unique win win marketing opportunity. I have a thriving roadside blueberry market from July 15 to August 15 (approximately). I would be happy to provide a seperate space for a market gardener to sell fruits veg herbs flowers to my customers. You would not be allowed to sell blueberries. The win for me is that your marketing efforts would draw more customers who would hopefully buy blueberries. My expectation is that you would provide only the best quality products. We are known for our quality blueberries.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No - bare land
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - tractor and skidsteer use can be negotiated
Water source
Well -
Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - We have finite water capacity.
On-site housing
No - There is a slight possibility
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable - market gardener
Greenhouse - If you want to build a greenhouse we can talk
Flower - all kinds
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - 2degrees down to the east, three degrees down to the north
Good drainage - could us a little final grading
Unknown - we haven't grown a crop on this land. I recomend a soil test
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - I am happy to talk about farming in general
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
year to year until we know we have a win win relationship
