For Lease or Trade 1-7 acres near OAKRIDGE/WESTFIR

Description

Seeking like-minded land stewards to farm, care for and help build soil on an acre or more of our lovely owner-occupied 20+ acres, currently in mixed grass hay and hobby gardens but with tons of untapped potential and several underutilized acres. We are interested in leasing or collaborating with a farmer or farming family to create a market/culinary garden to contribute to the local foodscape, plant orchards or a vinyard, grow cut flowers and/or host bees, and participate in property maintenance and care… Open to a crop-share, cash or trade agreement (or combination). Housing available onsite.

Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property

Short-term we'd love to support a local, experienced or aspiring farmer establish a successful small farm business - like a market garden producing high quality and affordable produce to sell at the local farmers market(s) and/or a farmstand - but we are open to your ideas!

Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property

Long-term, in addition to a sustainable market garden, we would love to find like-minded and reliable land-lovers to share stewardship of the property, build a business partnership and invest in developing perennial crop production that could include more acres of land - food forests, orchards, mushrooms, eggs, etc. and incorporate small livestock for food and fiber, in addition to horses.

Current Use

Hay and hobby gardens.

Available Water / Irrigation

Well water, no irrigation.

Soil Type / Quality

Jory & Nekia silty clay loam - prime farmland - with pH 5.9-5.2 (detailed soil analysis available)

Buildings and Structures Available for Farm Use

Barn (currently occupied by horses and hay), outbuildings, space for greenhouses or adding another shop/barn

Farm Equipment Available for Use, Sale or Lease

Possible shared use and maintenance of small tractor, mower, some tools.

Any Restrictions That Could Limit Agricultural Production

No commercial irrigation allowed.
Owner-occupied property, and we value peace and privacy - so prefer limited public access or events on the farm.

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

Transparency, honesty and following the Golden Rule are qualities we live by and look for in others, along with a willingness to work hard and get dirty (#farmlife). We are all more similar than we are different, and all equally worthy of respect and dignity - regardless of race, gender, sexuality or culture, we'd love to learn what makes you YOU!