Lease / Partnership: 1/2 to 5 acres near Canby / Aurora

Description

Farm acreage (EFU) in North Willamette Valley, close to I-5 corridor, with access to larger Portland metro area.

Open to lease or a partnership, depending on experience an interests.

Land currently hosts newer fruit orchard,  mixed vegetables, livestock pasture, and apiary.  Entire farm is nearly 20 acres and is currently underutilized.  Seeking stewards who are interested in building up their own farm businesses, using sound soil management practices.


Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property

Partner with experienced and/or newer farmers with vision for their own practices to develop a diversified site that supports each participating farmer.


Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property

Developing as an educational / incubator site for new/experienced farmers without access to land to "prove up" their practices. Offering a diversified farm stand.


Current Use

Beginning fruit orchard, diversified vegetables, pasture (some horse fencing).


Available Water / Irrigation

Establishing a groundwater right. Expect to have infrastructure for overhead and drip irrigation, as crop-appropriate.


Soil Type / Quality

Chehalis silt loam / Newberg loam


Buildings and Structures Available for Farm Use

Shed for equipment storage. Potential for more, depending on need.


Farm Equipment Available for Use, Sale or Lease

Expecting there to be irrigation infrastructure. Possible access to tractor, harrows, mower


Any Restrictions That Could Limit Agricultural Production

Exclusive Farm Use in flood plain limits development of structures, including high tunnels.


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

Seeking to understand and value differing perspectives and lived experiences. Interested in connecting with farmers who have traditionally had limited access to land.


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County: Clackamas

Farm Basics

Total Acreage: 19.5 acres

Acreage Available to Landseeker: 1/2 - 5 acres

Date Property is Available: February 1, 2024

Possible Business Arrangements: Lease for cash, Lease for trade, Partnership

Lease Rate / Price: Negotiable

Date when this listing was created: October 31, 2024

Farming Practices

Current Farming Practices: Organic, Not Certified, Season Extension

Farming Practices Allowed: Certified Organic, Organic, Not Certified, Biodynamic, Dry Farming

Agriculture Types Suitable: Beans, Bees, Flowers, Herbs, Orchard/Fruit, Poultry, Vegetables

Farm Details

Housing Available? No

Water Available? Yes

Property Fenced? No

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