Total land size in acres
1.54
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 0.05
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The landholder has an established vegetable, herb, and flower garden maintained in several established raised beds, with space to expand and intensify production. There is also a 0.05 acre mildly sloped space with good drainage and sun exposure that may be appropriate for expanding vegetable production into. The landholder also has a small paddocked area with an existing barn and some other outbuildings available for sheep, chickens, or other small livestock
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Over the years, this landholder has used the land to grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs for both household use and local sales, as well as raise a variety of small livestock including sheep, chickens, goats, and miniature horses.
Electricity
Yes - Electricity is accessible from the barn
Long-term goal or vision for land
As they have aged, the landholder has pulled back from agricultural production on the land, but their family is dedicated to keeping the land in the family and seeing it continue to be maintained and used to grow food for the surrounding community. The landholder's family would love to offer space to a farmer who is interested in small scale mixed production systems and excited about living where they grow
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - There is some giant hogweed on the property
Current residents living on property
Yes - The landholder lives on site
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - There is a fairly new small barn on site which would be appropriate for goats or sheep, as well as several small outbuildings which have been used to house goats and poultry over the years
Land is fenced
Yes - The garden space is fully deer fenced and there is some cross fencing in the paddock space
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - The landholder is open to a farmer bringing an RV or tiny house on to the property
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - The landholder is elderly and would like to maintain a quiet home space
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
Soil details
- Sloping -
- Thick topsoil -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - It is important that the incoming farmer is kind, respectful, and has experience living and working in close proximity to elders
Agreement duration
To be discussed
