Total land size in acres
130
Wooded Area
Yes - 40+ acres is treed some lowland and some mountainside
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - There are 7 treed acres along the N.end of the hayfield that could potentially be worked as well.
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
- Hay & Forage -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
mostly mixed grasses with some thistle & burdock (we are trying to stay on top of this)
ferns, horsetail, oxeye daisy, tansy, spirea, willow, cottonwood
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Valley bottom 100 year old homestead in the floodplain, somewhat cleared for hay cultivation and removed of it's cedars to build the farm buildings.
Road Access
Yes - off hwy
Electricity
Yes - Land owners will install hydro to a pole with a box.
Long-term goal or vision for land
We would like to improve the hay production and offer the remaining few pasture acres to a young agrarian interested hobby farming. We are looking for a 10 year lease/land agreement to allow someone to put down some roots and have some measure of stability.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - property is in the 100 year floodplain. Low lying areas predictably flood during freshet (peak spring run off)
Current residents living on property
Yes - One of the owners lives on part of the property
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Many outbuildings in varying degrees of repair. Most have solid roofs.
Land is fenced
Yes - partially, fencing requires much repair
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Equipment for making hay is available.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - A mobile home or restoration of the farm house is possible
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Only the named parties on the land agreement will be permitted on the property. Hay customers may come for pick up. No farm stands. No resident labourers.
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Nursery -
Soil details
- Thick topsoil -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - My knowledge is somewhat limited but I am happy to share/support
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Previous land holders, professional
Agreement duration
5-10 years
