Land AVAILABLE
Location Details
From the Hood Canal Bridge travel west on Highway 304 to the Port Townsend, State Route 19 turn off to the north. Travel north on State Route 19 to the Chimacum intersection. Turn left on Center Road and travel south approximately 1/4 mile to 431 Center Road on the left. The driveway is lined with oak trees and leads to the farmsite.
Our Mission at Glendale Farm is to create a safe and welcoming community. We encourage LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals to inquire about joining Glendale Farm. Members are public facing and should be kind, considerate and welcoming to outside organizations. We support a variety of public events, educational opportunities, and recreational activities. Our community Calendar is meant to inform tenants of these activities and we encourage your participation-though not required. Applicants f should align with our principle motivations for stewardship; conservation, preservation, production, and education.
Glendale Farm’s primary tenant is Dharma Ridge Farms, a certified organic wholesale agricultural distributor utilizing 80 acres of prime peat soils.
We are looking for an experienced long-term leaseholder(s), with interest in livestock, poultry, or fruit production to join our community.
Smaller Fields available for emerging farmers, cropshare, and equestrian use
Current Restoration efforts include; rebuilding an on-site fueling station, installation of a solar power generating system , increased efficiency of the irrigation system, and drainage district maintenance. Better efficiency will improve the carrying capacity of the farm and increase the diversity of production. The farm includes 150 acres of prime soils, 23 acres of agricultural forest, 10 acres of fallow apple and hazelnut orchards, and more than a 1/2 mile of Chimacum Creek, scenic vistas from two rural arterials and habitat for salmon, trumpeter swans, eagles, hawks and many other animals. The highly visible, scenic vistas of this farm define the rural character of east Jefferson County. The Jefferson Land Trust established a Conservation Easement on Glendale Farm in May of 2009. We work closely with the Jefferson Land Trust to steward the land with integrity and an eye towards preservation, conservation, and sustainability.
Port Ludlow Field
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Port Ludlow Field *
11 acres of mixed timothy, canary, and orchard grass with direct access to Highway 19. The field is gently sloping to the east and has full sun and very fertile soils. The field is mostly 5 line barbed fence and post. 700 feet of fencing needs nominal repair and must be restored before addition of herds. Materials are available to complete the enclosure of the field and labor can be negotiated in the terms of the lease. Water rights are included in the leasing agreement, with water drawn from Chimacum Creek. Irrigation, water feeding lines, and pumping methods are the responsibility of the tenant. There is potential for adjoining property. This additional 10 acres runs along the creek and is poorly drained wetland. Therefore unusable Late Fall and Early Spring. $300 per acre, per year. 5 year agreements are optimal
FRONT ORCHARD FIELD
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FRONT ORCHARD FIELD *
9 acres of mixed alfalfa and orchard grass. The field contains over 150 unidentified apple trees and Jefferson and Yamhill Hazelnuts. This field is located along Center road and sits at the Northwest corner of the property. The northern and western borders are enclosed by 5 line barbed wire as well as a perimeter of established Pine trees. $325 per acre, per year. 5 year agreements are optimal
SILO FIELD
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SILO FIELD *
3.5 Acres Conveniently located near paddock and barn. Perfect for Equestrian Use or Small Livestock Herd.
ON SITE house available for rent that was built in the early 1900s that has been recently refurbished and updated. Water is supplied via a well. Surrounding yards could support a generous garden. Land and House lease to be negotiated separately. Rent would be between $1,800 -$2500
RV/Camper Parking available for on-site managment or living 900$ \
WATER SOURCES- The farm has water rights and access to the Chimacum creek with good working pump and irrigation system. Ludlow field would have direct access to the creek or water available to fill a trough. All fields have access to water
BUILDINGS The old barn which has just been placed on the historic barn registry has 5,000sq ft available for hay or equipment storage.
EQUIPEMENT AVAILABLE-There is a tractor available that does need some repair. If you are good with fixing big equipment that could be worked into the lease. On site refueling is available. Other farm equipment may be on hand as well, including brush hog, hay rakes, mowers, single and double plows, tillers, etc.