LEASING 25 Acres of field, Philomath

Description

I have 25 acres of historic grass seed field, I am willing to lease out for pasture, seed, bees, or whatever else you can creatively come up with. No water rights, mostly fenced, easy access off Bellfountain road 1 minute for Philomath.

Field rules:

No spraying, fertilizing, or tilling. No till Drilling, harrowing and other surface scraping, and natural amendments are fine.

Currently have stubble from last ryegrass seed harvest and some downed straw.

Looking for someone to seed something this fall.

Open to creative compensation.

Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property

Find a partner to put in their vision

Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property

Complicated 50 food forest & silvopasture plan.

Current Use

Varies. Mostly ryegrass seed.

Available Water / Irrigation

Stocking from domestic well could be fine.

Soil Type / Quality

Class I and II soils. Clay loams.

Buildings and Structures Available for Farm Use

Barn, structurally questionable, but can use for storage I think.

Farm Equipment Available for Use, Sale or Lease

Have a small 28 ho Mahindra with a bush hog.

Any Restrictions That Could Limit Agricultural Production

EFU Zoning

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

Respect for each other and land is the basis of farming. Nature doesn't discriminate, neither should way. I value timely & forward communication & collaborative problem solving & you can expect the same from me.