Total land size in acres
4 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Other -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
There are several zones around the farm with established beds that have been used to grow mixed vegetables for more than 20 years. The land has a gentle northern slope, with a low marshy point that remains wet throughout the winter and drains in the summer. The northernmost tip of the property is a flat, well-drained quarter acre field with road access, but no fencing.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This land was established as a mixed vegetable and meat bird operation several decades ago by the previous owner and the current landholder continues to farm an assortment of vegetables, perennial food crops, and poultry; as well as produce value-added products using farm produce in an on-site commercial kitchen. In addition to having established infrastructure for growing and processing food, this location also features an established farm stand on a high traffic corner.
Road Access
Yes - Road access to the 0.25 acre field at the north end of the property, as well as to the main entrance of the property.
Electricity
Yes - Close to municipal lines, existing greenhouse, cooler, and farm stand all have electricity access
Cell Service
Yes - Full cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land
The current landholder is aging out of farming and would like to pass the torch along to an experienced market gardener who is capable of using the existing infrastructure to run a commercially viable farm business. This landholder is dedicated to seeing the land remain in production and supporting a new farmer who shares a passion for producing high quality food for their community and living lightly on the land.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder, her son, and several tenants
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - The landholder is open to sharing her processing area, cooler, storage, farm stand, and one of her two 50 ft greenhouses.
Land is fenced
Yes - Land is fully deer fenced, with the exception of the 0.25 acre field at the north end of the property
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - The landholder is open to sharing power tools and farm equipment after proof of competency
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Not applicable
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Sloping -
- Thick topsoil -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Open to collaborating and sharing space, as well as sharing site-specific knowledge. However, this landholder would prefer to work with an experienced farmer capable of operating autonomously
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
1 year trial with potential for expansion
