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An aerial of Mainstem Farm, which is located adjacent to the Headwaters Farm property
- Headwaters Farm graduate lessee doing field work at Mainstem
A long-time nursery farmer was looking to retire but wanted to ensure his property would always remain a working farm. EMSWCD acquired this 14-acre property in 2018, making it available in 2019 for a graduate of the Headwaters Farm Incubator Program, which this property directly adjoins. The habitat value of Johnson Creek – which cuts through the property – was also enhanced in 2019 via EMSWCD’s StreamCare program
Please note that because the property is a working farm and is under lease to a private party, public access is not permitted.
Are you a farmer or landowner interested in learning more? Visit our Landowner Options page or contact Matt Shipkey, our Land Legacy Program Manager at (503) 935-5374 or matt@emswcd.org.