Livestock - Cattle - currently 4-5 steers are grazing on the land
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The fields were at one time fully cultivated with hay. Over the years, Alder has invaded some of the area along with swamp grass, low-growing bushes, shrubs and immature trees. Currently there is still a lot of cleared pasture land available with high green grass growing.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Was once used as pasture for a fallow deer farms in the early 1990’s. The perimeter of the pastures are still fenced with 10 feet high wire fencing.
Road Access
Yes - The fields are accessed via a gate located near the landowner’s residence
Electricity
Yes - There are power poles nearby at the landowner’s residence
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Crops/gardening and/or rotational livestock grazing. I don’t want livestock that are fence-breakers/crawlers.
A major consideration is the water supply. Currently, there is only one well that services the landowner’s residence and garden and a secondary residence on the property.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Two homes on the property
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - As described above
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Pond/lake -
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock - Sheep -
Livestock - Goats -
Seed -
Hay & Forage -
Orchard/Fruit -
Flower -
Bees -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - Definitely and I’d also request they obtain a criminal record check and provide results
