Riverfront property in Kneeland, Jack Straw Rd:
Description:
30+/- acres available in Kneeland of sloped forest from Jack Straw Rd down to the Mad river. Approximately 3/4 of a mile of riverfront property. 4-5 Acres along Jack Straw Rd are cleared and maintained as a terraced garden. Off-grid solar power in the summer and hydropower in the winter. The property is fenced with 4 large paddocks and a huge remainder paddock and all have water and some shelter.
Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property: Maintain terrace garden space from encroaching invasives such as blackberry.
Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property: Camping and Farmstays. Agroforestry with an emphasis on Elderberry and Huckleberry Production. AgroEducational events such as workshops and possibly retreats if landseeker is willing to teach and host.
Current Use: Huckleberry population cared for part time, property is being mowed and maintained from encroaching invasives.
Farm Basics:
Total Acreage: 100
Acreage Available to Landseeker: ~30
Date Property is Available: Spring 2025
Possible Business Arrangements:
Temporary until compatibility was established use agreement was reached. Lease to buy is not an option at this time.
Date when this listing was created: 1/30/25
Farming Practices:
Current Farming Practices: elderberries, native plums and a 50 vine pinot vineyard. A variety of fruit and nut trees on farm. ( chestnut, hazelnut).
Huckleberry production is being restored by opening canopies and rotational coppicing.
Douglas fir forest is being restored to old growth characteristics and oak woodlands retired through cultural burning and fencing (out). Milling is done on site with felled or fallen trees.
Farming Practices Allowed: Restoration agroforestry with berry and fruit production. Nuts are being experimented with but not at a viable stage. Animals would be welcomed if compatible with regenerative and agroforestry practices. There are two ponds on site that have supported geese and muscoveys. Chickens and guineafowl have been raised.
Agriculture Types Suitable: Organic Agroforestry and Nut production.
Farm Details:
**Housing Available? Yes. Small converted milking barn has wood stove, insulation, is clean, and has a second floor loft. Stairs for loft still need to be installed.
Small airstream shell ready for renovation.
Water Available? Yes
Property Fenced? Yes
Land Holder Interested in Mentoring Land Seeker? Yes
Description:
30+/- acres available in Kneeland of sloped forest from Jack Straw Rd down to the Mad river. Approximately 3/4 of a mile of riverfront property. 4-5 Acres along Jack Straw Rd are cleared and maintained as a terraced garden. Off-grid solar power in the summer and hydropower in the winter. The property is fenced with 4 large paddocks and a huge remainder paddock and all have water and some shelter.
Owner’s Short Term Vision for the Property: Maintain terrace garden space from encroaching invasives such as blackberry.
Owner’s Long Term Vision for the Property: Camping and Farmstays. Agroforestry with an emphasis on Elderberry and Huckleberry Production. AgroEducational events such as workshops and possibly retreats if landseeker is willing to teach and host.
Current Use: Huckleberry population cared for part time, property is being mowed and maintained from encroaching invasives.
Farm Basics:
Total Acreage: 100
Acreage Available to Landseeker: ~30
Date Property is Available: Spring 2025
Possible Business Arrangements:
Temporary until compatibility was established use agreement was reached. Lease to buy is not an option at this time.
Date when this listing was created: 1/30/25
Farming Practices:
Current Farming Practices: elderberries, native plums and a 50 vine pinot vineyard. A variety of fruit and nut trees on farm. ( chestnut, hazelnut).
Huckleberry production is being restored by opening canopies and rotational coppicing.
Douglas fir forest is being restored to old growth characteristics and oak woodlands retired through cultural burning and fencing (out). Milling is done on site with felled or fallen trees.
Farming Practices Allowed: Restoration agroforestry with berry and fruit production. Nuts are being experimented with but not at a viable stage. Animals would be welcomed if compatible with regenerative and agroforestry practices. There are two ponds on site that have supported geese and muscoveys. Chickens and guineafowl have been raised.
Agriculture Types Suitable: Organic Agroforestry and Nut production.
Farm Details:
**Housing Available? Yes. Small converted milking barn has wood stove, insulation, is clean, and has a second floor loft. Stairs for loft still need to be installed.
Small airstream shell ready for renovation.
Water Available? Yes
Property Fenced? Yes
Land Holder Interested in Mentoring Land Seeker? Yes