Mushroom - 1 acre being developed for outdoor mushroom production
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
1 acre fenced garden is in late stage development, with Hugelkultur soil amendments in progress. Irrigation system available.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Farm is 1 km up a seasonal FSR from a small ferry access community, with power, buildings, and a long history of agricultural use. Selective logging is currently in progress to expand grazing area. Soil is sandy loam and easy to till.
Road Access
Yes - 1 km up seasonal FSR. Tire chains required in winter.
Electricity
Yes - 400 amps
Cell Service
Yes - Full coverage
Long-term goal or vision for land
Permaculture agriculture practices to produce food with as little petroleum use as possible. Some logging and milling potential. Multi-generational plan with room for other participants. Road upgrade is in the plans in the next 5 years.
A small abattoir is available for livestock.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
Yes - Garden is fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Stream/river -
Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - 2 domestic and irrigation licenses
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - While the farm is close to a community, the road and location make farmgate market difficult
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock - Cattle -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Pigs -
Livestock - Goats -
Poultry - Layers -
Poultry - Broilers -
Hay & Forage -
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse - Maybe
Flower - Non-invasive and only secondary to food production
Bees -
Mushroom -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Texture - Sandy Loam
Sloping - 20 acres flat
Thick topsoil - 6"
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - SW, flat
Good drainage - Well draining
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Owner is experienced cattle farmer and will mentor
