Seeking at least 1 Acre Lease to Own, Lease for Cash, or Partnership in Willamette Valley

Land Seeker Description

My husband & I (and our 1.5 year old dog Hazel) are hoping to foster a mutually beneficial relationship with an experienced farmer in order to help each other achieve our dreams! We help farm your land while also getting to create our own food forest.

He has more farming experience than me (commercial tree farming, greenhouse nursery management, irrigation management, Master Gardener program at OSU, poultry & vegetable farming) and will lead the labor force. However I fully intend to be involved in the work as well! My experience is limited to small-scale greenhouse operations, poultry, & backyard gardening.

I’ve recently transitioned from working from home to a full-time position in Salem to cover our living expenses. My husband will be free to farm the land full-time. I will join as my schedule allows during the week & on the weekends.

We are both passionate about being good stewards of the land & continuing the next generation of farmers.

What features of the property are essential?

Water/well access, septic/sewage, electricity, on-site housing

Describe your farming experience

My husband has about 3 years of farming experience overall, mostly certified & uncertified organic (hot composting) but he does have hydroponic farming experience as well. My farming experience collectively totals 2 years and is strictly organic, not certified.

We have farming experience with vegetables, berries, poultry, beans, herbs, mushrooms, flowers, & trees.

Are you currently farming?

What are your short term goals for the land

Get immersed in the commercial farming world and learn the growing challenges of our specific region. Help a fellow community member while helping ourselves gain agricultural knowledge. Sell produce at farmers markets.

What are your long term goals

Learn the ins & outs of year-round organic farming while building savings so that we can create our own operation on our own land one day to pass onto our future children. Create a space for a community garden to share what we've learned and provide a safe space for others to grown & learn

Describe your housing needs

We are not picky on the exact housing type as long as we have our own space. "Enough is abundance to the wise".

A 1bedroom/1 bathroom tiny house would be enough!

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

As POC we understand what it's like to be judged unfairly so we absolutely make it a point to never do so ourselves. We treat everyone with the respect & understanding we hope to receive!