Total land size in acres
10
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Additional field space may be available on the south end of the property
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Much of the available space on this property has a southern slope and has not been cultivated for agricultural use, but has good drainage and excellent sun exposure. This property has a small, established vegetable garden which is fully deer fenced and has existing raised beds that have been used for vegetable production. The previous tenant had cultivated an additional market garden plot on a flat section south of this vegetable garden and some existing irrigation infrastructure and crop trellising remains in this area.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Nestled in the historic agricultural community of the Mt Newton Valley, this property was originally home to a daffodil farm, before being purchased by the previous owners, who operated an herb farm for several years. The current owners purchased the property in 2014 with the goal of establishing a space to grow food and teach permaculture courses. Since then, this property has been home to a variety of land-based projects including a food forest established by the landholder, as well a market garden and small meat rabbit farm operated by the previous tenant farmer
Road Access
Yes - This property has access to the road via a private driveway
Electricity
No - There is no electricity access to the primary growing area, but the property has access to residential lines
Cell Service
Yes - Full cell service
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholder loves the land and is looking to share this space with an experienced and capable farmer (or two!). This landholder is looking for a long-term arrangement wherein a farmer lives on site and provides land stewardship services in exchange for on-site housing and space to grow.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder lives on site
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - There is a barn on site with some space that may be used by a farmer for storage. The previous tenant farmer also constructed a rabbit hutch, a greenhouse, and a couple of farm buildings close to the living site, which the incoming farmer may be able to use.
Land is fenced
Yes - Only the small vegetable garden space is deer fenced, while the remainder of the property is not. Additional fencing will be required to facilitate expansion of the growing area
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - The landholder has a 5th wheel trailer that is available to an incoming farmer
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - While there is a farm stand on site, the landholder would prefer to limit the number of visitors on the property
Types of production you are open to
Soil details
- Texture -
- Sloping -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Long term, to be discussed
