Childers Farm

Whittier, Swain County

Updated Mar 5, 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
  • 5 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. currently leased for cattle/ pasture & hay production. 2-3 small areas 1-3 acres in size for possible crops production.

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

Opportunity

Opportunity details

Currently leasing pasture areas for cattle & hay production. Open to discussing bee keeping, small acre or 2 places for crops/garden use.  maybe poultry

Conservation easements or other programs

This land is protected under conservation easements or other programs.