We are accepting offers from experienced farmers for purchase of the Sturgeon Farm. All offers will be considered and must be submitted by June 30th, 2013.
Currently, we are concentrating efforts to preserve a highly threatened 95 acre farm in the Puyallup River Valley, Sturgeon Farm, to ensure that the land remains in active food, fiber, and/or forage production forever. This property is competitively priced based on appraised value and will be subject to an organic agricultural easement. Do not miss this opportunity to farm highly productive prime agricultural soils in a growing sustainable farm community with excellent farm-to-market access!
The Land –
Nestled in the fertile Puyallup River Valley in western Washington, Sturgeon Farm has been in agricultural production since the late 1800’s. Historically operated as a dairy until the late 90’s, the property has been hayed for the past 5-6 years. Consisting of 95 acres in total of prime loam soils, this property is perfectly suited for row crop and/or livestock production. With an estimated 70 acres of tillable ground, 20 acres of pasture and 5 acres of forested upland slope, riparian corridor and farm operation area, there is incredible opportunity for a widely diverse operation of your making. Sturgeon Farm is currently ready to be certified organic as early as 2013. A detailed soils analysis is available for review, upon request.
Sturgeon Farm is located in an open space corridor that is a continuum between Mt. Rainier National Park and Commencement Bay and is directly adjacent to the recently conserved 100-acre Orting Valley Farms consisting of 3 separate organic farm operations.
Infrastructure –
Sturgeon Farm has sufficient infrastructure and includes a large hay barn, loafing shed, milking parlor with milk tank, tractor storage, machine shop, grain mixing bays, additional storage sheds. As a former dairy, the existing property infrastructure provides an excellent opportunity for beef cattle or other diverse livestock operation, as well as repurposing for produce storing, packing and on-site sales. The property is encompassed by perimeter fencing and includes ample water rights. Additionally, there is one home site available with opportunity for rebuild.
The Process –
As part of a greater effort to conserve farmland in the Puyallup Valley, the Sturgeon Farm is a high priority project for PCC Farmland Trust in 2013. A conservation easement will be in place at the time of sale, and will remove development rights and requires the land to be certified organic within a certain time period. The asking price for the farm is a firm $620,000 and is based on a current appraisal. Please see our Conservation Easement FAQ (PDF) for more information about how organic agricultural conservation easements work.
Farmers interested in purchasing the property must submit a formal offer to PCC Farmland Trust, including a current business plan and demonstration of financing pre-approval from an agricultural lender by June 30th. Currently listed at appraised value, only full offers for the entire 95 acres will be entertained.
Sturgeon Farm Tour Schedule –
Interested buyers may contact Melissa Campbell, PCC Farmland Trust Conservation Director, for additional information and to register for an upcoming property tour of Sturgeon Farm. We ask that you please do not enter the property or adjoining fields without staff from the Farmland Trust.
Interested in learning more? Please see below, or contact PCC Farmland Trust Conservation Director, Melissa Campbell, for more information. (206) 547-9855
PRIME FARMLAND – FOR SALE
Sturgeon Farm: 20511 Orville Rd. E. Orting, WA 98360
Interested buyers may not enter the property without PCC Farmland Trust staff
Property Details:
Price: $620,000 Firm
Acreage: 95 total (70 tillable, 20 pasture, 5 forested upland and infrastructure)
Property Type: Prime farmland
Buildings: Hay barn, milking parlor, loafing shed, machine shop, tractor storage, and home site for rebuild.
Location: Orting, Washington in the Puyallup River Valley
Nestled in the fertile Puyallup River Valley in Western Washington, Sturgeon Farm was operated as a dairy until the late 90’s and the property has been hayed for the past 5-6 years. Consisting of 95 acres in total, this property is perfectly suited for row crop and/or livestock production. With an estimated 70 acres of tillable ground, 20 acres of pasture, 5 acres total of forested upland slope, and in a location with excellent market access there is incredible opportunity for a widely diverse operation of your making! Also included with the property are numerous farm buildings as well as perimeter fencing, ample water rights, and one home site for a new build.
The asking price for the farm is a firm $620,000 and is based on a current appraisal. Farmers interested in purchasing the property must submit a formal offer to PCC Farmland Trust, including a current business plan and demonstration of financing pre-approval from an agricultural lender by June 30th. Currently listed at appraised value, only full offers for the entire 95 acres will be entertained.
Contact the Project Manager:
Melissa Campbell, Conservation Director Phone: (206) 547-9855
