Rent/Lease/Possible purchase FARM/Homestead- acreage for Sustainable and Renewable Ag/ Indigenous Knowledge Practices


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Land Seeker Description

We are seeking the right property for continuing our Sustainable Agriculture and farming food and products to local market, restoring land and sustainable relationship with land. Seek a minimum of 2 acres but prefer larger property with potential for food and medicine forest (NOT marijuana). I work FT remotely for the State as a Human Resource Analyst and Tribal Recruiter, and have managed, worked on and with, and been caretaker of several properties. Have experience in equine, goats, chickens, rabbits, geese and domestic pets. Also have extensive background in Agriculture, invasive species, wilderness education and interpretation, botany, horticulture, farming, and sustainable practices.  We managed and maintained a 2 acre organic farm, three greenhouses, a nursery, hoop house and perennial/annual gardens for a college Horticulture Department for 5 years. The profits provided scholarships for agriculture students. We would like to utilize these combined skills with my Husband of Arboriculture, Land consultation and gardening to enhance life, provide opportunity for education, grow food such as vegetables, fruit, nuts, flowers and medicinal/native/naturalized plants, beekeeping to promote a variety of practices including community centered homesteading and can pay up to $1500 month/ negotiable with terms. I am also very familiar with Contracts, Property Management, Business, and Public Service. We may like a to raise a few chickens and quail for eggs. Ideally, we will be buying (even if nearby) and prefer a low key, antiracist, respectful community environment who values peace of mind. Must have clean water source. Would live on site. Many years of references, employment and lease history. Prefer to stay near elderly in-laws who reside in Talent, within 75 miles.


What features of the property are essential?

Clean water


Describe your farming experience

More than 25 years of various farming experience, caretakership and assistance. Dept of Ag invasive species trapper, DOI NPS Wildlands and wildlife interpretation, Croft caretaker including goats, chickens, rabbits, geese, Traditional Ranch care, Natural rehab of race and trail horses, garden design and build, Farm maintenance, planning and market sales, general hydrology, geology. Degree in Natural Resource Mgmt, Parks Administrator, Arboriculture. Just a lot.


Are you currently farming?

Yes

What are your short term goals for the land

Grow food, flowers, native and naturalized medicinal plants for sale to local market, implement growing and restorative systems


What are your long term goals

Growing mature landscape garden and forest of identified and useful plants and trees, set up private education and workshop area, offer classes in sustainable living skills, and live peacefully on the land respecting both privacy and community.


Describe your housing needs

Prefer 2 bdrm, 2 bath house, potential for outdoor dining/kitchen area, Shop/work space or potential for one, enjoy wood heat.


What will you do as a farmer to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone on your farm and in your community?

Share and learn from each other. invite friends to join us in sharing their skills and expereince.

Additional Land Seeker Details

Regions interested in farming:
Coastal, Southern

Acreage desired:
1 - 5 acres, 5 - 10 acres, 11 - 20 acres, 21+ acres

Seeking land access by:
May 8, 2024

Interested in raising the following crops / livestock:
Beans, Bees, Berries, Flowers, Herbs, Mushrooms, Nursery Stock, Nuts, Orchard/Fruit, Pasture, Poultry, Vegetables, Vineyard, Other

Interested in these business arrangements:
Sale of Land, Lease-to-own, Lease with option to purchase, Lease for cash, Lease for trade, Partnership, Other

Interested in these growing practices:
Organic, Not Certified, 7

Date when this profile was last modified or created:
May 10, 2024



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