land opportunity - monument, OR
Landowner in Monument, Oregon is looking to connect with young farmer(s).
The property has a small-scale farm which is 28,000 square feet and deer-fenced. There is room to expand the farmland. Owner is remodeling an existing 2800 square foot commercial building to be an on-site certified food processing facility. The building will also be set-up as a bakery, cafe and retail outlet. The goal is to eventually produce enough food (raw and processed) to sell to two nearby public schools and the general public. Each K-12 school has approximately 50 students each.
The situation would require a share cropping arrangement between the
landowner and young farmers. At first, no wages could be paid. There is a possibility for eventual worker ownership for the right people. Monument is a very rural area, and is not for everyone. The young
farmers must be self-motivated.
There is no mortgage on the property. The property has extremely low fixed overhead and very cheap electricity to pump water from an on-site irrigation pond. The farmland has excellent deep soil.
The first year's focus would be growing for eating and food storage for personal consumption, plus some retail business.
Please respond by snail mail:
Jabe Philip
P.O. Box 414A
Monument, OR 97864