Caretaker and 1/4 Acre Land Share Opportunity Near Vernonia, Oregon (foothills of NW Oregon Coast Range)

Description

I own 28 acres of primarily forestland but also have several acres of pasture that can be converted to farmland for high intensity farming.  In trade for working this piece of land for your own use, you would also work 25 hours per week helping me with my wedding venue business.  As part of this trade, you would be able to live on the property in a new fully self contained tiny home and receive a $200 per month stipend for food.

So to summarize, you would help establish a 1/4-1/2 acre plot of farmland that you would be able to farm for your own purposes.  I would provide the financial capital to establish this plot of farmland … you would provide the labor.  Additionally, you would help me maintain the wedding venue for 25 hours per week.  In trade for this, I would provide a fully self contained tiny home for you to live in and a $200 stipend for food.

What you bring to the table?

-You need to have an understanding of how to farm.  While I am willing to work with a beginning farmer, you have to have the experience necessary to get the farm up and running.  You would need to be able to show me a plan that makes sense for what you want to do.

-I am looking for one person.  No animals are allowed.  The idea is to promote nature … not run after it.

-You bring self motivation.  If you aren’t self motivated … don’t bother applying.  I am providing an opportunity … not the motivation!

-Physically and mentally healthy.  In order to farm you need to be physically fit.  I also want to work with someone who is mentally healthy as well.  This is a drama free zone!

You can see the entire project with images of various points on the property at:  https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1Qa84414AyFIzJpagnC5GPrqhZrYcRpIn?usp=sharing

If any of this sounds interesting … let’s set up a time to meet on the property or at least begin with a video call.

Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property

Get farming going

Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property

Continue to run as wedding venue, but also convert pasture land to small high intensity vegetable farming and plant orchard and or food forest.

Current Use

Currently pasture. Other portion of the property is used for wedding venue.

Available Water / Irrigation

Private Well

Soil Type / Quality

Sandy loam.

Buildings and Structures Available for Farm Use

Small greenhouse, tool shed / barn

Farm Equipment Available for Use, Sale or Lease

Have all equipment needed: Tractor, excavator, hand tools etc.

Any Restrictions That Could Limit Agricultural Production

None

What are you doing as a landholder to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone on your land and in your community?

Have had many HelpX.net helpers live and work on the property over the years. Believe in providing a healthy environment for anyone living on the property. The accommodations provided and very nice nice.