Not used for agriculture - 50% is a wild field - would need clearing but easily doable
Vegetable - Various crops each year - organically grown
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Half the area is a ready-to-use field that is currently planted with covercrop (rye and clover)
The remaining area has been untouched for 10 years - mostly grass with blackberry on the perimeter (which is mown back annually)
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Ready-to-plant field was developed 8 years ago from a former sheep paddock. The undeveloped area has been untouched since being used for sheep 10+ years ago
Road Access
Yes - it’s not far from the street to the field and on certain occasions, vehicular access can be pre-arranged
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
We hope this land continues to provide local food security that respects the land and natural environment.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - The total land area is 3+ acres, there are 2 small houses and other garden plots that we will continue to utilize
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Equipment storage can be arranged in our auxiliary barn/sheds
Land is fenced
Yes - 50% is securely fenced + electric lines, remained has low fencing, likely needs some upgrades
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - negotiable
Water source
Other - 50% has easy water access (currently has surface drip lines), remainder could have lines run out to it.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Could be open to trailer/unfixed mobile home
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable - no conventional pesticide/herbicides
Livestock - Sheep - on back, undeveloped land
Livestock - Pigs - on back, undeveloped land
Greenhouse - we have a greenhouse that could be purchased or leased
Flower -
Bees -
Mushroom -
Nursery -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Unknown -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
