Property Description
Market farm on 5.7 acres, USDA zone 8a, producing 4 seasons of vegetables, berries, herbs, flowers by sustainable practice in proximity to Mint Hill and Charlotte, NC. Clear Creek has vended produce at nearby markets, CSAs and produce stands. The west field approximately 1.5 acres, is planted for year around growing with OMRI input amended beds. Automatic underground irrigation system, and well water zoned for 16 beds. Full crop rotation history. GAP certified in 2022 by Carolina Farm Stewards. Garden shed, greenhouse, cover cropped in crimson clover, one bed of soft-neck garlic and blackberries growing. Wash and pack area. Cold storage.
Interested in ‘Certified Farm Seekers’.
Type of opportunity
Type of opportunity - more info
One year Lease of the west field cultivated, irrigated 16 produce and flower beds, for year around, intense cultivation. Farm site is gated, fenced, and secured from deer. Farm owner available for helpful mentoring, as needed.
Equipment & infrastructure
- Barn
- Fencing
- Well / Pond / Other water source
- Greenhouse
- Farm equipment
- Processing facilities
- Irrigation equipment
- Cold storage (cooler/freezer)
Equipment & infrastructure - more info
Tractor, mower, cultivator, seeder, all hand tools, crop covers available in garden shed or barn.
Current production on farm
- Fallow
- Field crops
- Flowers
- Herbs
- Poultry (Broiler/Layer)
- Vegetable production
Current production on farm - more info
Past farming growing year around market produce: greens, melons, tomatoes, onions, garlic, squash, cucumbers, herbs and flowers.
Currently blackberries, garlic and flowers.
Current and past farming practices
Additional aspects
Owner lives on site, tending chickens, native plants and a blueberry field.
