Childers Farm

Whittier, Swain County

Updated Jun 25, 2026

Pic from archives of Swain County - circa 1960 aerial view of Childers farm Farmland preservation member Featured on Swain Country NCRS website & Facebook page

Available

  • 160 Total acres
  • 0 Acres of cropland or tillable land
  • 50 Acres of fenced pasture
  • 30 Acres of unfenced hayland

Childers Farm

Whittier, Swain County

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General property information

majority is forestry. We already have current lease for cattle/ pasture & hay production. Could have rotation of chickens if you have mobile coverage. Perfect place for honey bee farmer. 

Property features

  • Barn
  • Fencing
  • Farm equipment
  • Well / Pond / Other water source

Feature details

2 story barn built in 1920. 2 ponds an acre in size, Conley's creek runs through middle.  Couple old Allis Chalmers Tractors and 1 old International. plows, scrap, bush-hog, 

Current production on farm

  • Cattle (Dairy / Beef)
  • Hay or pasture
  • Woodlot or forest products

Current & past farming practices

  • Ecological production but not certified

Practice details

Never had pesticides or herbicides applied to farm

Opportunity

Opportunity details

Plenty of space for bee keeping, chickens, even small a place or 2 ( about 0.1 acres each)  for crops/garden use.  We already have someone using the land for grazing and hay production.

Conservation easements or other programs

This land is protected under conservation easements or other programs.

Additional Details

Additional information about this property

Farmer and family live around the farm.