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Walnut Grove (Sacramento River Delta)
Submitted by sarabernal on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 11:09Size in Acres:
0
Existing Infrastructure:
storage shed 10x16 (shared) potential for owner to buy more sheds
two FRC 800 rear tine walk behind tillers
2 broadforks (valley oak tool co)
several shovels
10x12 clearspan greenhouse (shared)
kitchen on site for farmers to use
water included (extremley clean well water)
pond with beach on site for farmers to use for relaxing
farmers invited to stay in tents on site overnight April-Oct
lots of space on grounds for relaxing
owner wants to hold workshops in the future
Housing:
No housing on site, small river towns nearby. Sacramento 30 min North, elk Grove 20 min and Bay Area 1 hour 15 min Southwest
Location
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
United States
38° 16' 19.056" N, 121° 32' 27.3912" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
Property is total of 100 acres. 90 available for new farmers and is open to be leased in parcels from 5,000 sq ft to 5 acres or more. 10 acres are developed by owner with her personal home, horse pasture, horses and lawn area where she intends on hosting events for the community. Land is a part of Grand Island in the Sacramento River Delta. Property is very flat and soil is clay loam with a bit more clay than loam but overall good composition. Owner is reclaiming her land from use of conventional farmer to open up to sustainable small farms. First area of property being developed is a 27 acre field. Owner envisions a community of small farmers leasing out parcels at whatever size meets their needs.
Additional Notes:
Come and practice Sustainable Farming on Grand Island in The SF River Delta. Property is 100 acres located 30 min South of Sacramento and 1 hour 15 min Northeast of Oakland. Land available for lease from 5,000 sq ft to 5 acres or more! Irrigation infrastructure is being installed by owner with risers every 40 feet. Water tests show amazingly pure well water, included in the monthly lease price. Soil is a clay loam, very level. No deer competition on the island so no fencing needed. We enjoy being in zone 10b or 14 depending on your source. Owner would like to develop communal tool share system depending on interest of potential farmers. Two powerful walk behind tillers on site. There are 10 acres of developed grounds which are open to farmers including access to a kitchen, swimming pond/beach and option to stay in tents overnight April – Oct. No permanent residence available due to zoning laws on property but towns nearby. First year Farmers get a discounted rate. One year lease acts as trial for both farmer and landowner opening up to potential long term leases thereafter. Check out www.thefar.me
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Sandi Warren
Submitted by sandilou on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:26Size in Acres:
12
Existing Infrastructure:
Barn, pond, irrigation ditch, pastures,completely fenced, gated
Location
Lincoln, CA 95648
United States
38° 59' 48.714" N, 121° 17' 51.0144" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
Fenced pastures, arena, barn with 14 stalls and tackroom. Western exposure, rocky soil. The property is not being used at the present time.
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Rescue land
Submitted by Hacdogg on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:15Size in Acres:
5
Existing Infrastructure:
The land is part of a ten acre parcel. We would like to farm five acres.
Located in Rescue at about 1500' elevation. A well is available, but no pump or power.
Housing:
No housing available.
Location
Rescue, CA 95672
United States
38° 42' 58.2516" N, 120° 58' 39.6588" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
We would like to plant a pomegranate orchard but we are open to other options. A water well is available but will need electricity. A solar panel will work well. The land is part of a 10acre parcel with 5 acres relatively clear and flat. It is at about 1500' elevation with an east facing slope.
Additional Notes:
We do not have farming experience. We would like to develop the land for an orchard and farming in general. Infrastructure will need be to developed. In the near term we will not be able be very actively involved and will remain open and flexible to any proposed arrangement.
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12 Acre Property
Submitted by aliqazi on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:19Size in Acres:
12
Existing Infrastructure:
Land is located 2 miles outside Placerville, CA. Its raw land at this stage. We can work together to put in a well. Will need some clear cutting of trees and I've checked with the county and that will not be a problem for doing agriculture.
Housing:
We can put a mobile home on property if needed. Placerville town is less than 2 minutes from property.
Location
Placerville, CA 95667
United States
38° 42' 27.3384" N, 120° 47' 42.144" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
Raw 12 Acres of property with good access and a gate to Big Cut Road.
Additional Notes:
Looking for any and all offers to get a farm or Orchard going on my land. I am very flexible and my primary concern is for the farm/orchard to be successful. I would perfer an Organic type farm but totally open to other proposals if they make more sense.
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Harmony Hill Farm
Submitted by Emily Beals on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:30Existing Infrastructure:
There are three garden areas, each about 1/2 acre. Water, electricity are in place and each garden has deer fencing. Two gardens are on drip irrigation, newest area has to have system built but materials are ready to go. Each area has 1/2 -3/4 sun exposure, SE face.
Housing:
Two 30' trailers w full hookups, tv, internet access are available
Location
Fiddletown, CA 95629
United States
38° 31' 57.3564" N, 120° 41' 55.0176" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
Property is located in El Dorado Co. on the S. Fork of the Cosumnes River. Ten acres with meadows and woodlands. There has been vegetable production in two of the three garden areas for three years, third garden area, about 130'x60' is new and has been cover-cropped. Soil is clay loam and has been ammended with manure, compost, etc. There is a 50+ tree apple, pear, cherry, walnut orchard. There are also about 30 blueberry plants, raspberries, strawberries, asparagus.
Additional Notes:
I am looking for someone with some experience who has a passion for gardening organically/sustainably and sees the world through environmental eyes. There is potential for sales to local CSA, Farmer's Mkt, Farm to Family direct sales from the gardens and orchard. There is also potential for 4 season gardening using hoop houses.
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Michael Kersten - Fair Oaks/Orangevale
Submitted by MichaelEKersten on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 08:34Size in Acres:
1
Existing Infrastructure:
Existing roads to sites. Municipal water
available.
Housing:
One site has 2bd/1ba mfg. home for nego. rent
Location
Orangevale, CA 95662
United States
38° 42' 22.5" N, 121° 12' 24.0408" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
Various sites in the Fair Oaks/Orangevale and surrounding areas. 2 sites available now. One
roughly 1/4 acre. Second is aprox. 1 acre with
possibility for more. There are other sites being discussed. Soils vary. Good exposure. Various former uses; Other sites are strictly for harvesting tree crops. Would like to work others interested in farming/harvesting these sites.
Additional Notes:
I grew up in this area. Lots of sites available.
Used to have a lot of farming here. There are also lots of orchards who are owned by elderly who can not harvest them. Oranges, grapefruit, meyer lemons and persimmons are ready to harvest. I harvest, leave what's needed for family and distribute their rest to locals in need. Remainder can be sold wholesale. Have agreement with local business to sell at their store. Folks in Fair Oaks are clamoring for local produce. Also a fair amount of Weston Price
members. Will work on photos. Do not currently have camera.
Michael Eastman Kersten - Ph. (916) 987-2854
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Bill and Clarita Nolan
Submitted by Bill Nolan on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 21:57Size in Acres:
30
Existing Infrastructure:
Small mixed orchard and terraces with raised beds surrounded by deer fence. Drip irrigation installed. All existing irrigation is supplied by a well that pumps water uphill to a 2500 gal. tank which then gravity feeds down.
There is an accessible irrigation ditch at the bottom of the property.
Housing:
Space for a trailer or two.
Location
Browns Valley, CA 95918
United States
39° 14' 54.816" N, 121° 20' 46.662" W
See map: Google Maps
Description of Property:
Very near Hwy 20 at the Parks Bar Bridge and a UC Davis agricultural field station. The property is zoned AR15 and consists of 30 total acres from 300' to 840' elevation, sloping down to the west with great southern exposure and incredible views. It is oak grassland with blue oaks, gray pines and little brush. Our house is at 600' elevation. The lower part of the property is the most level and could accommodate cows, horses, sheep, goats, or llamas, or be used to grow grains. 650' of deer fencing surrounds orchard and raised bed area just below the house. The orchard consists of 16 fruit trees of different types, including citrus. The large house pad area has plenty of room for chickens and smaller animals. The soil is rocky clay.
Additional Notes:
My wife and I have found that we are able to do very little by ourselves to develop the property's great agricultural potential. We would love to partner with someone who would wish to care for the fruit trees, plant the raised beds, and use other parts of the property for farming or livestock.
We are very supportive of Permaculture principles, organic and sustainable farming.
This land could produce a LOT of food!
Photos:
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