Elemental Acres is a Veteran-owned, family-operated regenerative Meishan pig farm in Columbia County near Rainier, Oregon. We are seeking an individual, couple, or family interested in using or leasing portions of our land for a compatible farm enterprise alongside our existing operation.
This is not a land-sale opportunity at this time, and we may never choose to sell the property. Our hope is to connect with someone who wants to build something meaningful here—someone with their own agricultural goals who could benefit from access to land, existing infrastructure, mentorship, and proximity to an established regenerative livestock and farm-to-fork business.
We are open to many possible arrangements, including leasing designated areas, shared-use agreements, co-grazing, work-trade, revenue-sharing, complementary enterprises, or a gradual long-term partnership. For the right person or family, this could potentially grow into a larger succession-minded relationship over time.
As a Veteran-owned farm, we would be especially excited to connect with a Veteran interested in regenerative agriculture and building a meaningful future in farming. We also welcome people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life who share our commitment to responsible farming, clear communication, animal welfare, and land stewardship.
Elemental Acres includes approximately 27 acres of mixed pasture, meadow, hillside, and forest. About 19 acres are wooded or sloped hillside, with older and younger forest, a mix of softwoods and hardwoods, open meadows, and usable upper pasture. The property includes Douglas fir, cedar, alder, bigleaf maple, vine maple, western hazelnut, wild plum, apples, cherries, blackberries, sword fern, Oregon grape, and more.
This is a working Meishan pig farm, not a flat commodity-production property. It is best suited for rotational grazing, silvopasture, regenerative livestock management, soil building, forage production, brush management, market gardening, perennial crops, agroforestry, or other enterprises that work with the natural contours of the land.
We also have a large fenced garden area that has not been actively used for the past several years because of the time required to grow the Meishan preservation side of our business. This area could be a strong opportunity for a market garden, herbs, flowers, nursery starts, value-added products, farmers markets, restaurant sales, or selling through the year-round food hub in Clatskanie.
We currently raise heritage AMBA-registered Meishan pigs outdoors, from farrowing through finish, on pasture and forest forage. Pigs receive a non-GMO, corn-free, soy-free supplemental feed and are managed with humane, low-input practices. The farm also operates Elemental Eats, our farm-to-fork food business serving the local community.
The primary opportunity is for someone to develop their own agricultural enterprise on portions of the land that are currently underused or could be better utilized with the right person involved.
That might mean raising livestock, growing produce, developing value-added products, managing a market garden, growing specialty crops, improving forage and pasture systems, building a complementary farm business, or exploring another idea that fits the land and aligns with our values.
At the same time, Meishans are at the heart of Elemental Acres. Our farm has worked hard to preserve and expand access to carefully bred, registered Meishan genetics, which we provide to breeders across the United States. Pigs not sold to other farmers are raised for exceptional pork through humane and regenerative practices.
For someone with a strong interest in pigs, heritage livestock, or rare breed preservation, there may be opportunities over time to learn the herd, breeding program, farrowing systems, pasture and forest management, and the farm-to-fork business model that supports the operation.
We are open to creative, compatible ideas for the land. Opportunities may include:
We are very open to hearing what someone else sees in the land. The best arrangement may come from a conversation, not a preset plan.
All farm activities must align with regenerative, humane, and ecologically responsible practices. Chemical herbicides and pesticides are not permitted.
We are looking for someone who values soil health, animal welfare, rotational grazing, biodiversity, perennial systems, low-input management, and long-term land stewardship.
The property includes a rainwater collection and transfer system that provides water access to approximately 80% of the farm. Existing livestock infrastructure, water access, fencing, and shared resources may be available depending on the proposed enterprise and agreement.
Any new enterprise must be compatible with the existing Meishan pig operation, farm biosecurity, livestock movement, customer-facing business activities, and the long-term health of the land.
The ideal arrangement would be built on direct communication, clear expectations, and mutual respect—for one another, the property, the animals, and the farm operation as a whole.
From the beginning, we believe it is important to be honest and realistic about goals, boundaries, responsibilities, timelines, finances, concerns, and the level of commitment each person is able to bring. Clear conversations early on help prevent misunderstandings later.
We do not expect everyone to think, live, or farm exactly as we do. What matters most is reliability, fairness, respect, accountability, and follow-through.
Trust will be essential, but trust should also be supported by practical agreements. For any long-term arrangement, we would require a written memorandum of understanding or similar written agreement so both sides are protected and expectations are clearly documented. This would include responsibilities, land and infrastructure use, livestock and business arrangements, decision-making, timelines, financial expectations, communication practices, and a process for addressing concerns or changes over time.
We are looking for an individual, couple, or family who:
We are open to discussing a wide range of possibilities, including:
The exact structure would depend on the proposed enterprise, experience level, financial readiness, household needs, infrastructure needs, and shared vision for the farm.
Please reach out with information about yourself, your farming or livestock experience, your long-term goals, the type of enterprise you hope to build, what kind of land access or arrangement you are looking for, and why this opportunity interests you.
We would especially love to hear from people who are excited by the idea of stewarding a regenerative farm, building a compatible agricultural enterprise, and possibly helping preserve Meishan pigs as part of something meaningful over time.
We encourage interested applicants to visit our website and follow us on social media to learn more about the farm, our Meishan pigs, our food business, and the work we are doing.
Contact: Rebecca Thompson, Elemental Acres
Email: info@elementalacres.com
Website: elemental-eats.com
Instagram: @elementalacres and @elemental-eats
Facebook: facebook.com/ElementalAcresOregon and facebook.com/Elemental.Eats.Oregon
To build a respectful, mutually beneficial relationship with an individual, couple, or family interested in regenerative farming, pigs, and/or a complementary farm enterprise. We hope to begin with a practical trial arrangement that supports learning, shared stewardship, and clear communication.
To develop a trusted farm partnership that helps sustain Elemental Acres, expand regenerative use of the land, and potentially transition more of the Meishan preservation, and farm business operations to the right successor over time. The land will remain in our ownership for the foreseeable future; the goal is a lasting stewardship and operational partnership rather than a property sale. This may, however, change in the future.
Elemental Acres includes approximately 27 acres of mixed pasture, meadow, hillside, and forest. About 19 acres are wooded or sloped hillside, with older and younger forest, open meadows, and usable upper pasture. The property includes Douglas fir, cedar, alder, bigleaf maple, vine maple, western hazelnut, wild plum, apples, cherries, blackberries, sword fern, Oregon grape and too much more to list.
This is a working livestock farm, not a flat commodity-production property. It is best suited for people interested in rotational grazing, silvopasture, regenerative livestock management, soil building, forage production, brush management, and working with the natural contours of the land.
We currently raise heritage Meishan pigs outdoors, from farrowing through finish, on pasture and forest forage. Pigs receive a non-GMO, corn-free, soy-free supplemental feed and are managed with humane, low-input practices. The farm also operates Elemental Eats, a farm-to-fork food business serving the local community.
Well and rain water harvesting and transfer system with access to Goble Creek for watering livestock only.
Soil quality varies across the property but almost all of it has a high clay content. We have been working to improve the soil over time.
6 stall barn currently used for hog farrowing and weaning stalls with stall set up for chickens, Shop - limited use available based on discussion
for use:
Kubota Tractor with brush hog, box scraper, tiller, back hoe, auger, front loader bucket, and front grapple.
RTV-X Side by Side
Various hand tools
Cattle panels
Partnership Values & Expectations
The ideal arrangement would be built on a strong working relationship founded on direct communication, clear expectations, and mutual respect—for one another, the property, the animals, and the farm operation as a whole.
From the beginning, we believe it is important to be honest and realistic about goals, boundaries, responsibilities, timelines, finances, concerns, and the level of commitment each person is able to bring. Clear conversations early on help prevent misunderstandings later and create a better foundation for a long-term partnership.
We are comfortable working with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. We do not expect everyone to think, live, or farm exactly as we do. What matters most is reliability, fairness, respect, accountability, and follow-through.
We value people who work hard, keep their word, ask questions when they do not know something, communicate concerns directly, and treat the land, animals, property, customers, and people involved with care and respect.
Trust will be essential, but trust should also be supported by practical agreements. For any long-term arrangement, we would require a written memorandum of understanding so that both sides are protected and expectations are clearly documented. This would include responsibilities, land and infrastructure use, livestock and business arrangements, decision-making, timelines, financial expectations, communication practices, and a process for addressing concerns or changes over time.
The right fit will be someone who understands that a successful farm partnership is not only about shared goals—it is also about consistency, honesty, mutual respect, and a willingness to work through challenges together.
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