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Happy Toes Homestead

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Property Owner:

Farmer or farm family

Contact Name:

Katie Hawkins

Property Location:

999 East Cooke Road, Columbus, Ohio

The Land

Total number of acres available with this property:

0.4

Total acres available for agriculture:

0.4

Acres of forested land:

0.0

Acres of cropland or tillable land:

0.4

Acres of pasture:

0.0

Quality of land:

The field growing space is ~.42 acres. It was certified organic 2020-2022 and managed organically this past year. The land has been used for mixed vegetables, cut flowers, and cover crops.

Farm Information

  • Water Access
  • Barn(s) and/or Shed(s)
  • Greenhouses
  • Fencing

Water sources details:

There are water hydrants available for everywhere except the flower field (which is our septic leach field) for irrigation and the water source is city water.

Farmer housing details:

No housing available.

Equipment and machinery details:

No equipment or machinery included in the lease.

Farm infrastructure details:

The farm includes a 24x80 ft high tunnel, 12x25 ft greenhouse, walk-in cooler, small packing shed, flower field, shared barn access for equipment storage, and a big fenced in back field.

Tenure Arrangement

Tenure arrangement:

Property for rent

Property for rent:

Lease is a $900 flat fee plus $25/month each while using the walk-in cooler, greenhouse, packing shed, and barn plus electric and water costs. Lessee must provide proof of insurance for her farm business that has $1 million in liability coverage.

Additional Information

This is an urban farm operation that has been managed organically since 2017 for mixed vegetable and cut flower production.  There is the option to utilize a 24x80 ft high tunnel, 12x25 ft greenhouse, walk-in cooler, small packing shed, flower field, shared barn access for equipment storage, and a big fenced in back field.  This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to do the Clintonville or Worthington Farmers Markets as it is within a 15 minute drive of either and it is also great for CSA opportnities or supplying to restaurants due to the central location in Columbus.