Lease ready-to-farm plots with irrigation, equipment, high tunnel, post harvest facility, & walk-in cooler at Good Hope Farm

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County: Wake

Location: 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, NC

Total acres 29.0

Acres of cropland/tillable land 9.0

Acres of pasture 5.0

Acres of unfenced pasture 5.0

Property Description

Good Hope Farm leases ready-to-farm plots of land (0.25-2 acres) along with greenhouse space, irrigation, deer fence, tractors, wash pack station, cold storage, and hand tools to new farmers who seeking to launch or expand an agricultural business. On-site farmers have access to marketing opportunities, group CSA, on-site farmstand sales, and educational opportunities. The farm is located in Cary, NC and the program is supported by the Town of Cary, Piedmont Conservation Council, and the Conservation Fund. Website: GoodHopeFarm.org

Type of opportunity

Lease (1 to 5 Years)
Incubator / Mentored Lease

Type of opportunity - more info

Good Hope Farm may be right for you if: - you have agricultural production knowledge - you want to start or expand your farm business - you are searching for affordable farmland - you want to farm in a community environment - you value sustainable agricultural practices - you have limited access to capital for farm equipment and infrastructure

Equipment & infrastructure

Barn
Fencing
Well / Pond / Other water source
Greenhouse
Farm equipment
Processing facilities
Irrigation equipment
Cold storage (cooler/freezer)

Equipment & infrastructure - more info

- production plots from 0.25 to 2 acres - plot irrigation with metered valves - walk-behind tractor with tiller - full sized and walk-behind tractor - 30' X 65' high tunnel - washing and packing station - 8' by 8' walk-in cooler - hand tools, tool storage, and seeder

Current production on farm

Field crops
Flowers
Herbs
Honey bees
Orchard
Vegetable production
Vineyard
Woodlot or forest products

Current production on farm - more info

Farmers are accepted by application with an approved business plan. The farmers on site focus on diverse vegetable production and cut flowers. Other potential crops must be discussed with the farm manager prior to planting.

Current and past farming practices

Transitioning to organic
Ecological production but not certified

Current and past farming practices - more info

This property was originally used by bright leaf tobacco farmers. After its acquisition by the Town of Cary in 2008, it was cover cropped to rebuild soil quality. The cultivator farm program has been operating since spring 2017, with 11 0.5 acre production plots. No conventional chemicals have been used since fall 2016. All farmers are required to follow National Organic Program standards and use sustainable agriculture practices.

Additional aspects

Additional information available on our website: http://goodhopefarm.org/

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