Join the North Coast Land Match program and be part of a movement that supports sustainable agriculture, strengthens local economies, and preserves the natural beauty of Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
Together, we can create a thriving agricultural landscape that benefits landholders, farmers, and our entire community.
Together, we can create a thriving agricultural landscape that benefits landholders, farmers, and our entire community.
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The North Coast Land Match Program cultivates the future of farming in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Tribal Lands. This is done by successfully linking farmers with available land and providing guidance in navigating the complexities of farmland access, tenure, and transfer.
Local agricultural lands are a precious resource. It can be challenging for farmers to find a place to grow food. The North Coast Land Match program helps connect land seekers interested in farming with landholders that have agricultural lands available for lease or purchase. We envision a productive landscape of working farms managed by thriving farmers. Entire communities will benefit from increased farming opportunities, healthy ecosystems, and a more secure local food supply. The North Coast Land Match Program is transforming how farmers acquire, hold, and transfer farmland in the North Coast Region of California. |
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Land Seeker Listings
These are farmers who are currently looking for land to lease or buy.
seeking land to lease in humboldt, 2-5 acres (S-5-2025)
- Updated: 6/2026
- Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: yes, Red Cedar Gardens in Bayside
- Number of acres you are looking for: 1-5 for row crops
- What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Humboldt
- What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): water, possibly a tractor, fencing, good soil
- Do you need on-site housing? open to places with or without housing
- Describe your farming and ranching experience: I have been farming vegetables for almost 8 years. I worked for 3 seasons at Shakefork and have been running my own business for 5 years
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: year to year lease, long-term lease, food/work trade
- Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: soil with not to much clay is preferred, preferably in a warmer micro climate on the coast such as blue lake, kneeland, bayside, shively area with a well
- Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): I would like to create a business with income from CSA and farmers markets as well as some wholesale through the harvest hub/Co-op. I use organic practices, but am not all the interested in becoming certified. I want to a variety of crops for the CSA with a few focuses for wholesale/market such as garlic, onions, green beans, cilantro, strawberries, squash. Cash crops would be garlic, strawberries, golden berries, onions
- Do you prefer coastal or inland: Coastal
- How soon do you need access to the land? ASAP
- Acreage in first season: 2 acres
- Increase acreage in future? 5 acres
- Money per acre per season: $400
- Produce crops or livestock or both? Crops (row crops/vegetables/berries)
- Certified organic? Use organic practices, but not interested in becoming certified
- Where do you want to farm? Humboldt (Coastal preferred)
- How do you plan to sell your farm products? CSA, Farmers Markets, and wholesale (Harvest Hub/Co-op)
- Irrigation needs: water
- Storage needs: a small/ medium sized storage shed for tools, crop storage, etc would be preferred but could be built in the future
- Do you need electricity? Preferred but not essential
- Do you need other equipment? No
- Do you need a greenhouse/hoop house? Preferred but could be built in the future
- Do you need fencing? Yes, but also could be purchased and built
- Do you need housing? open to places with or without housing
Seeking 1-5 acres for veggies and/or 10+ acres for animals (s-6-2026)
- Submitted: 6/6/2026
- Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: Farm Hand at Green Spiral Farm & Pickle Tree Farm
- Number of acres you are looking for: 1-5 for veggies and/or 10+ acres for animals
- What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Both
- What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): Housing, water access, greenhouse
- Do you need on-site housing? yes
- Describe your farming and ranching experience: I have been farming and raising animals for the last six years. I have worked on six farms and ranch properties across Northern California, focusing on vegetable market garden cultivation; sheep and goat herding for meat, wool, milk, soil management, and fuels reduction; fruit tree and orchard management; and educational outreach. Work hours have fluctuated from 20 to 75 hours per week; I am accustomed and dedicated to the labor it entails to produce food. I am passionate about a holistic approach that integrates ecological methods with production. All of my farming experience has been organically based.
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: year to year lease, long-term lease
- Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: I am looking for land that would favor a 1-3 acre vegetable and fruit garden, preferably with loam/clay-loam soil properties to favor water conservation and dry farming practices where applicable. Clean water with proportionate storage is preferred during dry season. If animals are welcome by the landowner, I am open to an experienced with herding in various and heterogeneous landscapes from prairie, to oak woodlands, to blackberry thickets and fir dominated forests.
- Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): I am looking for land access to run a 1-2 acre diversified vegetable CSA and market garden. I am passionate about ecologically holistic cultivation practices and prioritize perennial agriculture where it is practical in conjunction with annual crops. Crops will be rotated and land cover cropped when applicable to favor soil health. As mentioned above, I am experienced with herding sheep and goats. If land is available for a rotational grazing operation, I am keen on this kind of land management integrated with meat production. Herd size and species/breed would be contingent on ecosystem type, browse available, and landowner discretion.
- Do you prefer coastal or inland: Either
- How soon do you need access to the land? September-November 2026
- Business Plan and Resume Available: Yes! Available by special request from interested land holders to NCGA.
- Acreage in first season: 1-2 acre diversified vegetable CSA and market garden (1-3 acre garden footprint preferred)
- Increase acreage in future? 10+ acres for animals if integrated livestock/rotational grazing is available
- Produce crops or livestock or both? Both (Vegetables, fruit/orchards, and herding sheep/goats for meat production)
- Soil and terrain: Preferably loam/clay-loam soil; adaptable to diverse terrain from prairies to oak woodlands and forests for livestock grazing
- Certified organic? All past experience is organically based; prioritizes ecologically holistic cultivation and permaculture-based practices
- Where do you want to farm? Both Coastal and Inland
- Community type: Open to educational outreach integration
- How do you plan to sell your farm products? Diversified vegetable CSA, market garden, and rotational livestock meat production
- Irrigation needs: Clean water access with proportionate storage during the dry season; interest in dry farming practices
- Storage needs: Proportionate water storage preferred
- Do you need a greenhouse/hoop house? Yes, greenhouse is essential
- Do you need fencing? Open to landscapes requiring herding/grazing management
- Do you need housing? yes
- Other: Green Spiral Farm Conservation Practices This video documents the installation of a native conservation hedgerow at Green Spiral Farm, which is one of the local agricultural operations where land seeker has gained her recent field experience.
Seeking land to lease in Humboldt or Del Norte, up to 100 acres (S-2-2026-1)
- Listing Updated: 5/5/2026
- Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: Co-oversight of micro-farming in a family operation in Scotia, Ca.
- Number of acres you are looking for: Up to 100 acres (Very open to starting with a smaller footprint and building/scaling over time if the match is right; stewardship fit matters more than size at the outset).
- What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Both Humboldt and Del Norte County.
- What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): Access to water, fertile soils, microclimates suitable for perennial crops, and flexible space for regenerative agriculture practices. On-site housing is preferred but not required.
- Do you need on-site housing? Would prefer housing for a large family of eight. Remaining flexible with temporary housing or a phased approach, as well as agro-tourism operations (Airbnb/VRBO) and landowner site visits.
- Describe your farming and ranching experience: Extensive experience designing, establishing, and managing regenerative food forests, agroforestry systems, and small-scale permaculture farms. Specialist in soil restoration, water management, planting guilds, and biodiversity.
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: Long-term lease or stewardship agreement remains the priority, but very open to co-management, shared arrangements, lease-to-own, or shared/co-managed properties if there is alignment with the landowner.
- Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: Well-draining fertile soils, access to freshwater, diverse microclimates, and potential for ecological restoration.
- Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): Regenerative agroforestry and food forest system with multiple revenue layers (production, education, and community integration). Phased approach focusing initially on stewardship, site observation, and soil/water work.
- Questions/Comments: Particularly interested in flexible tenure arrangements for long-term stewardship. Willing to provide detailed stewardship plans to reassure landowners.
- Do you prefer coastal or inland: Either including riparian zones.
- How soon do you need access to the land? Flexible on transition; comfortable phasing things in rather than needing immediate full access.
- Acreage in first season: Open to a smaller footprint for initial stewardship and observation.
- Increase acreage in future? Yes, moving toward up to 100 acres or more over time.
- Money per acre per season: [Not specified]
- Produce crops or livestock or both? Both (Fruits, nuts, vegetables, medicinal plants, and timber).
- Soil and terrain: Well-draining fertile soils; riparian zones; partial shade.
- Certified organic? Regenerative and permaculture principles.
- Where do you want to farm? Both Coastal and Inland (Humboldt and Del Norte).
- Community type: Integration of community participation, volunteer programs, and hands-on workshops.
- How do you plan to sell your farm products? Local markets, CSA programs, value-added products, and educational outreach.
- Irrigation needs: Basic viability and water access are essential.
- Do you need housing? Preferred (for a family of 8), but flexible if temporary housing or a phased solution can be provided.
- Other Notes from Updates (4/30/2026 & 5/5/2026):
- Phased Approach: Approach is grounded and phased; early stages will focus on stewardship, site observation, soil health, and building foundational systems before scaling.
- Flexibility: Highly flexible on scope and timing. Willing to review any potential matches even if they fall outside the original scope (e.g., smaller parcels or shared situations).
- Availability: Remains actively seeking land and has not yet secured an independent location.
- Reliability: Emphasizes a commitment to being a reliable, long-term steward who develops and improves the land responsibly over time.
Land Holder Listings
This is a list of land available to lease or buy for farming.
Land to lease or buy in kneeland, 0.5-1.5 acres (H-12-2025)
- Posted: 12/31/2025
- Location: Cross Creek Rd., Kneeland, CA 95549
- Number of acres suitable for farming/ranching: ~.5-1.5
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: Year to year, long term, food/work trade, with eventual purchase being possible.
- Is there farmer housing available or are you open to farmer-owned temporary housing such as an RV? yes, housing is available
- Please provide a brief description of the land: Off grid, the land has been organically farmed for 35 years. ~20 apple trees, some pear, kiwi and cherry trees, one apiary, two dog houses, a chicken coop, a man-made pond ~50'x100', spring-fed, 10K water tank, wood heat only. Compost shed that could be converted to something else.
- Has this land been farmed before and if so for what and when? Oh, yes. My husband raised his son up here with his first wife, and he and I gardened up there for 10 years.
- Please describe all available water sources and infrastructure: Spring water trickles into 300 gallon holding tank. During the summer, water is pumped daily up to a 10K water tank that supplies the garden, house, and all other outlets. Glad to share a "schematic" my husband drew from memory of the water system he put in.
- What type of farming or ranching would you be open to on the property? goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, orchard, berries, annual fruits, vegetables, flowers, certified organic, greenhouse, high tunnel, caterpillar tunnel or extended season farming
- Please check all elementals available on the land: Deer/Livestock Fencing, Shed, Water outtake close to field, Road access to field, Parking available, Bathroom available for farmer
- What size parcel is available for farming? 40 acres
- Check which county your property is in: Humboldt County
- Sun Exposure: on a nice day, sun will shine on the garden until 3-5 pm, and the sun comes over the hill and shines on the garden starting in the mornning at around 8-10 am, depending on time of year
- Soil Type: not sure, but there is some clay. All around the garden, though, the soil is dark, dark brown
- What County are you in? Humboldt County
Land to lease in eureka, 2 acres (H-4-2025)
- Posted: 4/22/2025
- Property Name, Address of Property: Meyers Avenue, Eureka
- Number of acres suitable for farming/ranching: About 2 acres
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: Partnership with farmer
- Is there farmer housing available or are you open to farmer-owned temporary housing such as an RV? RV or tiny house on site possible
- Please provide a brief description of the land: Flat or gentle sloping, close to town, easy access, partially fenced, full sun
- Has this land been farmed before and if so for what and when? Yes, chickens, potatoes, strawberry, veggie greens
- Please describe all available water sources and infrastructure: city water plus possible well available that needs to be cleaned up
- What type of farming or ranching would you be open to on the property? goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, orchard, berries, annual fruits, vegetables, flowers, certified organic, greenhouse, high tunnel, caterpillar tunnel or extended season farming
- Please check all elementals available on the land: Deer/Livestock Fencing, Barn, City Water, Well, Water outtake close to field, Road access to field, Parking available, Bathroom available for farmer
- What size parcel is available for farming? About 2 acres plus
- Check which county your property is in: Humboldt County
- Sun Exposure: Full day
- Soil Type: Some rich, some clay
land to lease in hoopa, 1.5 acres (h-4-2026)
- Submitted: 4/11/2026
- Location: State Highway 96, Hoopa CA 95546
- Number of acres suitable for farming/ranching: 1.5
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: profit sharing, year to year lease possibilities
- Is there farmer housing available or are you open to farmer-owned temporary housing such as an RV? no, housing is not available but open to farmer-owned temporary housing.
- Please provide a brief description of the land: This property is Family fee-land located within Hoopa Valley territory that has been cared for since the early 1900’s, the land was originally and prioritized use for livestock and agricultural purposes. The land has fresh spring water access directly from Tuscotts spring, a historically recognized and protected water source that has fed the entire region of the Hoopa valley for thousands of years.
- Has this land been farmed before and if so for what and when? Yes, for over 100 years for agriculture produce, vegetables, fruit trees, and herbs. Since late 1800s.
- Please describe all available water sources and infrastructure: A fresh water spring located uphill and across the highway from land property.
- What type of farming or ranching would you be open to on the property? cows, goats, sheep, poultry, orchard, berries, annual fruits, vegetables, flowers, certified organic, greenhouse, high tunnel, caterpillar tunnel or extended season farming
- Photos: See if emailed??
- Please check all elementals available on the land: Water outtake close to field, Road access to field, Parking available
- What size parcel is available for farming? 1.5 acres
- Check which county your property is in: Humboldt County
- Sun Exposure: Full day
- Soil Type: Loam
- What County are you in? Humboldt County (Hoopa Valley Territory)
Land to lease in Petrolia, 19 acres (H-3-2026)
- Posted: 3/24/2026
- Property: Mattole Rd, Petrolia Ca 95536
- Number of acres suitable for farming/ranching: ~19 total (some good fit for farming, other for grazing)
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: year to year lease
- Is there farmer housing available or are you open to farmer-owned temporary housing such as an RV? RV, tiny house, potentially renting a room in the house
- Please provide a brief description of the land: Ranching cattle for decades, other farming previously. One of the first homesteads in the area - homesteaded originally in 1860's
- Has this land been farmed before and if so for what and when? Ranching cattle for decades, other farming previously.
- Please describe all available water sources and infrastructure: Spring with approx 27k gallons per day
- What type of farming or ranching would you be open to on the property? goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, orchard, berries, annual fruits, vegetables, flowers, certified organic, greenhouse, high tunnel, caterpillar tunnel or extended season farming, Possibly cattle, but they are harder on the land, might require fencing out of creek area.
- Please upload a few photos of the farming/ranching land and property: Mattole Road Property Photo
- Please check all elementals available on the land: Deer/Livestock Fencing, Barn, Well, Water outtake close to field, Road access to field, Parking available, Bathroom available for farmer
- What size parcel is available for farming? ~3-5 acres for row crops or more land for grazing
- Check which county your property is in: Humboldt County
- Sun Exposure: Full day
- What County are you in? Humboldt County
land available for farming or gardening collective (H-7-2025)
- Updated: 6/11/2026
- Location: West End Road Arcata Ca 95521
- Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: Farming / gardening collective
- Is there farmer housing available or are you open to farmer-owned temporary housing such as an RV? no, housing is available and not open to-owned farmer temporary housing
- Please provide a brief description of the land: Meadow in full sun
- Has this land been farmed before and if so for what and when? For goats, horses, pigs, sheep, dogs, chickens
- Please describe all available water sources and infrastructure: Mostly just raw land, creek running through bottom of property
- What type of farming or ranching would you be open to on the property? cows, goats, sheep, poultry, orchard, berries, annual fruits, vegetables, flowers, certified organic, greenhouse, high tunnel, caterpillar tunnel or extended season farming
- Are you interested in finding out more about a conservation easement on your land? Maybe
- Please check all elementals available on the land: Deer/Livestock Fencing, Barn, Shed, Greenhouses, City Water, Road access to field, Parking available, Bathroom available for farmer
- What size parcel is available for farming? Flexible
- Check which county your property is in: Humboldt County
- Sun Exposure: Full day
- Soil Type: Mixed
In times of increased demand for this program, priority will always be given to Socially Disadvantaged, Beginning, Limited Resource, and Female Farmers and Ranchers, as defined by the USDA, as well as Queer and Geographically Isolated farmers.
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DelNorte County: Iya Mahan, [email protected] Andrea Lanctot, [email protected] Javier Gomez, [email protected] |
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