A landowner with a commitment to stewardship of the land and community is seeking persons with vision and ability to implement ecologically sound agricultural practices on this 133 acre farm in picturesque Southwestern Ohio, one hour out of Cincinnati. Additional support is available if candidates develop innovative practices or programs that promote social and economic independence, and connect to the community for healing, renewal, and well-being.
Creative program designs are encouraged.
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Martin Hollow Heritage Farm
Property Owner:
Private non-farming landowner
Contact Name:
Carolyn Moore
Property Location:
8854 Martin Hollow Road, Russellville, Ohio
The Land
Total number of acres available with this property:
133.0
Total acres available for agriculture:
100.0
Acres of forested land:
20.0
Acres of cropland or tillable land:
40.0
Acres of pasture:
60.0
Other open and/or non-farmable land:
Buildings, pond
Quality of land:
Level tillable land with grass waterways, with six acres reserved for no chemical use;
gently sloping pastures planted in fescue friendly grass and clover.
Majority of tillable is now in hay.
Farm Information
Water sources present:
Available
Water sources details:
Water from a deep spring is pumped to all buildings, garden and pastures.
Barns and sheds:
Farmer housing:
Available
Farmer housing details:
Two bedroom, two bath mobile home on private site available for sale from departing tenants, or all hookups in place to bring in your own mobile home.
Historic frame home potentially available for future programatic needs.
Equipment and machinery:
Available
Equipment and machinery details:
Newer Kabota 60 horse power tractor with eight foot bush hog, blade, bucket and stinger; Older Ford tractor with six foot bush hog.
Farm infrastructure details:
Large Century Barn with three levels; horse barn; three room concrete block poultry house... all with electric and water. Non operating small dairy.
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure arrangement:
Other
Other:
With established small paddock, well watered, and fenced pastures, open crop land, gardens, barns and equipment, all - or part -can be made available for your long term livelihood and profitable business in exchange for care and maintenance of the land and historic buildings.