Partnership on 70 Acre Farm Near Springfield

Description

We are seeking someone in a part time or full time partnership to tend to a 70 acre farm in it’s early stages of start up.  We envision a quintessential small farm of fruit trees, nut trees, cattle, hogs and chickens in an idyllic setting.  Fruit, nut and shade trees have been planted.  Irrigation has been installed and we are ready to complete fencing and introduce livestock.  We believe in rotational grazing and regenerative practices.  We are looking for someone to assist with;

Irrigation

Managing pod and drip irrigation, moving irrigation lines during summer months

Trees

Mowing, Pruning, fertilizing, managing for diseases and pests

Pasture

Fencing, fencing repairs, haying, animal husbandry

Equipment

The farm has the necessary tractors, mower conditioner, rake, bailer, disc, culti-packer, bush hog, livestock trailer, utility trailer, auger, wood chipper and ATV’s.  Experience operating and maintaining this equipment is a plus.

We would be open to your business enterprises and interests assuming they fit within the framework of Organic/Regenerative.  We could work on a profit sharing, split system or acre carve out scenario.

Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property

To maintain orchards planted to date and introduce livestock

Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property

A productive, well balanced, quintessential small farm that benefits the earth, animals and the community.

Current Use

Fruits, Nuts and pasture

Available Water / Irrigation

40 acres of water rights with irrigation in place

Soil Type / Quality

Class II and Class III; Newberg Sandy Loam

Buildings and Structures Available for Farm Use

One barn

Farm Equipment Available for Use, Sale or Lease

See above

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

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