Seeking Lease of Small Acreage in Willamette Valley


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Land Seeker Description

Hello! Very seasoned gardener/farmer here with solid knowledge and background in cultivation of marketable produce, landscape plant materials and management.

I am seeking an affordable lease on a small piece of accessible land for a small mixed use farmers market and specialty products for nurseries (for example specialty roses for online sales). I intend to break ground early 2025. Looking for 2 to 5 acres and will consider other options depending on the fit. Thank you.


What features of the property are essential?

Full sunshine, no overgrowth or brambles needing clearing out, road access onto property and water or sufficient rain catchment or alternative. Looking at February 2025 start--let's talk!


Describe your farming experience

35 years of knowledge in gardening, including making soils. I was raised on a market farm near Millersburg. I have raised huge gardens to sustain my family and I have worked in the nursery business and had a career in management and admin, so I am mature and seeking to set up a small specialty rose (online) biz (yes, it is a whole "thang") and a small farmer's market plot (my son will assist along with others). Possibly interested in a farm stand set up.


Are you currently farming?

No

What are your short term goals for the land

Short term plans are to 1. prep soil and supplement for seasonal farmers market plot and set up receiving roses in February and March to turn around and sell to online clients and some local nurseries. 2. establish clientele and marketing of plant materials.


What are your long term goals

Establish specialty rose business online. Roses are easy to grow and maintain as we turn around inventory--the land itself is not so much the issue as needing space to handle shipments of 100 roses at a time, reroute them etc. through Fed Ex, etc.


Describe your housing needs

Housing on site would be great but not a deal breaker. Leasing a small farm with a co-management of the land gig would be a nice idea. I have great references. I also have a camper van to stay in during busiest times. I must be able to stay there rather than drive back to Beaverton.


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

Part of my business plan is to get established to the point of being able to develop a learning program for foster youth who are interested in farming, as I was. It saved my life and caused me to fall in love with gardening and nature. There are many ways to engage young people from all backgrounds who may not want to garden as much as learn marketing, or selling or taking flowers to florists or senior centers. It is my happy vision.

Additional Land Seeker Details

Regions interested in farming:
5, North Willamette Valley, Portland Area

Acreage desired:
Less than 1 acre, 1 - 5 acres

Interested in raising the following crops / livestock:
Bees, Flowers, Herbs, Nursery Stock, Vegetables, Other

Interested in these business arrangements:
Lease-to-own, Lease with option to purchase, Lease for cash, Lease for trade

Interested in these growing practices:
Organic, Not Certified, Biodynamic, Conventional, 7

Date when this profile was last modified or created:
November 17, 2024



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