seeking lease: 2+ acres in Multnomah or Columbia county


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Land Seeker Description

Hi, I’m Nick. I’m 31 and working towards purchasing forested land to farm.

I’d like to restore and maintain forested land as healthy and balanced with a mix of ages and native species. I also want to use designs like seepage ponds, swales and cross-contour plantings to capture and keep more water in the land. My goal is to cultivate native understory plants with a “forest nursery” method, and sell seed to local nurseries and directly to consumers.

I am hoping to lease land to begin farming, build my business and gain the experience that will help me apply for land loans, while continuing to save for a down payment. I have established an off-farm income to support farming. I am passionate about land stewardship and using permaculture ideas to make farms more resilient, especially to drought.


What features of the property are essential?

willing to take any opportunity I can find and use it to learn and grow


Describe your farming experience

Took several college classes in pest prevention and management, direct farm marketing, animal husbandry. Have focused more on developing the off-farm income, trying now to get the farming experience.


Are you currently farming?

No

What are your short term goals for the land

identify species which will grow best in the conditions available on that specific property, and most effective seed collecting methods. get retail seed dealer license. connect with local nurseries and test different online sale platforms.


What are your long term goals

expand plantings, using permaculture designs. carry out a forest management plan. take OSU land steward training course. If permission from landowner, or I can acquire land, work with appropriate experts to plan and dig seepage ponds.


Describe your housing needs

simple and basic. I have two friendly cats. We need shelter, a roof that doesn't leak and a way to stay warm in winter.

I've lived in my car and also camped "in the field" for weeks working with conservation corps. Pretty creative and willing to find ways to work with what's available.


What will you do as a farmer to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone on your farm and in your community?

I practice to be more openminded, learning to actively listen to others' experiences, look for the similarities between us rather than the differences, and look for ways to work together to meet everybody's needs.

Additional Land Seeker Details

Regions interested in farming:
Portland Area

Acreage desired:
1 - 5 acres, 5 - 10 acres, 11 - 20 acres

Seeking land access by:
December 1, 2024

Interested in raising the following crops / livestock:
Herbs, Other

Interested in these business arrangements:
Sale of Land, Lease-to-own, Lease with option to purchase, Lease for cash, Lease for trade, Partnership, Other

Interested in these growing practices:
Certified Organic, Organic, Not Certified, Biodynamic, Dry Farming, Season Extension, 7

Date when this profile was last modified or created:
September 23, 2024



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