Total land size in acres
38
Wooded Area
Yes - Approx 20 forested acres being managed as a habitat restoration project
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 2-4 extra acres are possible around the ponds and forest edge, bringing the total cultivable area to approximately 12 acres
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Currently 1.7 acres being seeded to corn and vegetables for the first time (2026). Approximately 5 acres in grass and forage. Irrigation ponds take up approx 2 acres (this was formerly a fish farm). There are 2 acres of orchards, which include mature pear and plum trees, some blueberries, gooseberries and raspberries, and 7 year old apple trees.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This property was used as a fish farm in the 1990's and the infrastructure is still in place. Approximately 8 acres have had grass hay since the 1990's. I planted 10 pear trees, 10 plum trees, 50 blueberry bushes and 30 gooseberry bushes in 2015. I I (reluctantly) sprayed and tilled 1.7 acres in 2025 and I'm planting that with corn and vegetables in 2026.
Road Access
Yes - Property is located at the end of a quiet private road
Electricity
Yes - Electricity in place by the irrigation pond with a water line running to the fields and orchards
Long-term goal or vision for land
This is too much work for one man with a full time job so I envision partnering up with someone to garden 2 acres of vegetables and maybe partner up with someone to grow a few acres of flowers. I am very open to poultry, greenhouses, aquaponics, cultivation of mushrooms, and other ventures. There's lots of space out here for a different ventures and a few like minded people. I am not interested in looking over anyone's shoulder or micromanaging people, it is ideal to establish good working relationships with even-tempered, open-minded, hard-working people.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - This property borders on forested area, so wildfire is always a possible hazard. The ponds are a hazard that currently make this location unsuitable for small children.
Current residents living on property
Yes - I sometimes stay on location in an RV but live in town.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Some garden sheds could be make available. I am a very capable builder so it would also be possible to build outbuildings and greenhouses.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - I have a 50 hp tractor with post pounder, grading blade, rototiller, and bush mower. I have lots of hand tools (rakes, landscape rakes, all types of hoes, a seeder, broadcast spreader, construction tools, fencing tools, etc etc).
Water rights to these sources
Yes - I have water rights for my irrigation ponds.
On-site housing
No - No on-site housing is available yet. An RV or mobile home is possible.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock - Sheep -
- Livestock - Goats -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Poultry - Broilers -
- Seed -
- Greenhouse -
- Flower -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
- Other -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Thick topsoil -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Soil grittiness -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - I am even tempered, patient, open-minded, and happy to share any knowledge I have.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - I suppose if any references are available I'd be glad to see them. Compatibility is important in any venture like this.
Agreement duration
1 year to start. I can't lock into any long term agreements until we have established some compatibility.
