Seeking creative solution: 2-5 acres in Linn/Benton/Marion


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Land Seeker Description

I am a veteran looking to get into farming hemp for paper production and/or value added crops for farmers markets. The hemp would be used as part of a program to help fellow veterans write, edit, and share their autobiographies with friends and family. With a high rate of distrust in the military community, and being a published author and advocate myself, I want to be able to provide veterans a means of telling their stories on their own terms within a community of peers. I would ideally process the flower into CDB salves and tinctures to offer alongside other value added items like jams, honey, etc. I have experience canning and selling under cottage laws in MD, but have been in OR for over a year now.


What features of the property are essential?

I am very flexible.


Describe your farming experience

I have a partner in the Rodale Institute through 2025, and, while I am the visionary, I want to be as familiar with small scale farming as possible so we can hit the ground running in a couple years.


Are you currently farming?

No

What are your short term goals for the land

I would like at least one or two seasons growing on more than just my own property (suburban backyard) before assessing how to continue pursuing my long term goals.


What are your long term goals

I plan to partner with a farmer in training at the Rodale Institute of PA to create a tiny home monastic farming community for veterans, to include a market stands type retail outlet to provide decent jobs and meaningful community.


Describe your housing needs

I have no housing needs, and will commute from North Albany.


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

It is my strong personal belief that every person is equal in value and dignity and commit myself to listening before speaking and learning before leading.

Additional Land Seeker Details

Regions interested in farming:
5

Acreage desired:
1 - 5 acres

Interested in raising the following crops / livestock:
Bees, Berries, Flowers, Herbs, Orchard/Fruit, Vegetables, Vineyard

Interested in these business arrangements:
Lease-to-own, Lease with option to purchase, Lease for trade, Partnership

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

Date when this profile was last modified or created:
January 14, 2025



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