North Coast Land Match

Updated: 6/2026

Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: yes, Red Cedar Gardens in Bayside

Number of acres you are looking for: 1-5 for row crops

What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Humboldt

What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): water, possibly a tractor, fencing, good soil

Do you need on-site housing? open to places with or without housing

Describe your farming and ranching experience: I have been farming vegetables for almost 8 years. I worked for 3 seasons at Shakefork and have been running my own business for 5 years

Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: year to year lease, long-term lease, food/work trade

Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: soil with not to much clay is preferred, preferably in a warmer micro climate on the coast such as blue lake, kneeland, bayside, shively area with a well

Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): I would like to create a business with income from CSA and farmers markets as well as some wholesale through the harvest hub/Co-op. I use organic practices, but am not all the interested in becoming certified. I want to a variety of crops for the CSA with a few focuses for wholesale/market such as garlic, onions, green beans, cilantro, strawberries, squash. Cash crops would be garlic, strawberries, golden berries, onions

Do you prefer coastal or inland: Coastal

How soon do you need access to the land? ASAP

Acreage in first season: 2 acres

Increase acreage in future? 5 acres

Money per acre per season: $400

Produce crops or livestock or both? Crops (row crops/vegetables/berries)

Certified organic? Use organic practices, but not interested in becoming certified

Where do you want to farm? Humboldt (Coastal preferred)

How do you plan to sell your farm products? CSA, Farmers Markets, and wholesale (Harvest Hub/Co-op)

Irrigation needs: water

Storage needs: a small/ medium sized storage shed for tools, crop storage, etc would be preferred but could be built in the future

Do you need electricity? Preferred but not essential

Do you need other equipment? No

Do you need a greenhouse/hoop house? Preferred but could be built in the future

Do you need fencing? Yes, but also could be purchased and built

Do you need housing? open to places with or without housing​

Submitted: 6/6/2026

Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: Farm Hand at Green Spiral Farm & Pickle Tree Farm

Number of acres you are looking for: 1-5 for veggies and/or 10+ acres for animals

What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Both

What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): Housing, water access, greenhouse

Do you need on-site housing? yes

Describe your farming and ranching experience: I have been farming and raising animals for the last six years. I have worked on six farms and ranch properties across Northern California, focusing on vegetable market garden cultivation; sheep and goat herding for meat, wool, milk, soil management, and fuels reduction; fruit tree and orchard management; and educational outreach. Work hours have fluctuated from 20 to 75 hours per week; I am accustomed and dedicated to the labor it entails to produce food. I am passionate about a holistic approach that integrates ecological methods with production. All of my farming experience has been organically based.

Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: year to year lease, long-term lease

Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: I am looking for land that would favor a 1-3 acre vegetable and fruit garden, preferably with loam/clay-loam soil properties to favor water conservation and dry farming practices where applicable. Clean water with proportionate storage is preferred during dry season. If animals are welcome by the landowner, I am open to an experienced with herding in various and heterogeneous landscapes from prairie, to oak woodlands, to blackberry thickets and fir dominated forests.

Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): I am looking for land access to run a 1-2 acre diversified vegetable CSA and market garden. I am passionate about ecologically holistic cultivation practices and prioritize perennial agriculture where it is practical in conjunction with annual crops. Crops will be rotated and land cover cropped when applicable to favor soil health. As mentioned above, I am experienced with herding sheep and goats. If land is available for a rotational grazing operation, I am keen on this kind of land management integrated with meat production. Herd size and species/breed would be contingent on ecosystem type, browse available, and landowner discretion.

Do you prefer coastal or inland: Either

How soon do you need access to the land? September-November 2026

Business Plan and Resume Available: Yes! Available by special request from interested land holders to NCGA.

Acreage in first season: 1-2 acre diversified vegetable CSA and market garden (1-3 acre garden footprint preferred)

Increase acreage in future? 10+ acres for animals if integrated livestock/rotational grazing is available

Produce crops or livestock or both? Both (Vegetables, fruit/orchards, and herding sheep/goats for meat production)

Soil and terrain: Preferably loam/clay-loam soil; adaptable to diverse terrain from prairies to oak woodlands and forests for livestock grazing

Certified organic? All past experience is organically based; prioritizes ecologically holistic cultivation and permaculture-based practices

Where do you want to farm? Both Coastal and Inland

Community type: Open to educational outreach integration

How do you plan to sell your farm products? Diversified vegetable CSA, market garden, and rotational livestock meat production

Irrigation needs: Clean water access with proportionate storage during the dry season; interest in dry farming practices

Storage needs: Proportionate water storage preferred

Do you need a greenhouse/hoop house? Yes, greenhouse is essential

Do you need fencing? Open to landscapes requiring herding/grazing management

Do you need housing? yes

Other: Green Spiral Farm Conservation Practices This video documents the installation of a native conservation hedgerow at Green Spiral Farm, which is one of the local agricultural operations where land seeker has gained her recent field experience.

Listing Updated: 5/5/2026

Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: Co-oversight of micro-farming in a family operation in Scotia, Ca.

Number of acres you are looking for: Up to 100 acres (Very open to starting with a smaller footprint and building/scaling over time if the match is right; stewardship fit matters more than size at the outset).

What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Both Humboldt and Del Norte County.

What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): Access to water, fertile soils, microclimates suitable for perennial crops, and flexible space for regenerative agriculture practices. On-site housing is preferred but not required.

Do you need on-site housing? Would prefer housing for a large family of eight. Remaining flexible with temporary housing or a phased approach, as well as agro-tourism operations (Airbnb/VRBO) and landowner site visits.

Describe your farming and ranching experience: Extensive experience designing, establishing, and managing regenerative food forests, agroforestry systems, and small-scale permaculture farms. Specialist in soil restoration, water management, planting guilds, and biodiversity.

Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: Long-term lease or stewardship agreement remains the priority, but very open to co-management, shared arrangements, lease-to-own, or shared/co-managed properties if there is alignment with the landowner.

Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: Well-draining fertile soils, access to freshwater, diverse microclimates, and potential for ecological restoration.

Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): Regenerative agroforestry and food forest system with multiple revenue layers (production, education, and community integration). Phased approach focusing initially on stewardship, site observation, and soil/water work.

Questions/Comments: Particularly interested in flexible tenure arrangements for long-term stewardship. Willing to provide detailed stewardship plans to reassure landowners.

Do you prefer coastal or inland: Either including riparian zones.

How soon do you need access to the land? Flexible on transition; comfortable phasing things in rather than needing immediate full access.

Acreage in first season: Open to a smaller footprint for initial stewardship and observation.

Increase acreage in future? Yes, moving toward up to 100 acres or more over time.

Money per acre per season: [Not specified]

Produce crops or livestock or both? Both (Fruits, nuts, vegetables, medicinal plants, and timber).

Soil and terrain: Well-draining fertile soils; riparian zones; partial shade.

Certified organic? Regenerative and permaculture principles.

Where do you want to farm? Both Coastal and Inland (Humboldt and Del Norte).

Community type: Integration of community participation, volunteer programs, and hands-on workshops.

How do you plan to sell your farm products? Local markets, CSA programs, value-added products, and educational outreach.

Irrigation needs: Basic viability and water access are essential.

Do you need housing? Preferred (for a family of 8), but flexible if temporary housing or a phased solution can be provided.

Other Notes from Updates (4/30/2026 & 5/5/2026):

• Phased Approach: Approach is grounded and phased; early stages will focus on stewardship, site observation, soil health, and building foundational systems before scaling.

• Flexibility: Highly flexible on scope and timing. Willing to review any potential matches even if they fall outside the original scope (e.g., smaller parcels or shared situations).

• Availability: Remains actively seeking land and has not yet secured an independent location.

• Reliability: Emphasizes a commitment to being a reliable, long-term steward who develops and improves the land responsibly over time.

Posted: 6/22/2026

Are you currently farming? If so please provide farm/business name you own or work for: Yes, I own Woven Hearts Herb Farm.

Number of acres you are looking for: 1-3

What County are you interested in finding farmland in? Humboldt

What features of the property are essential? (housing, facilities, onsite equipment/tools): Water, power, space for junior barn.

Do you need on-site housing? no

Describe your farming and ranching experience: Woven Hearts Herb Farm was established in 2019 in Mckinleyville, Ca and certified organic in 2021. The majority of my farming experience comes from running my apothecary farm business the last 6 years. Prior to starting the farm I studied herbal medicine through Dandelion Herbal Center and the North West School for Botanical Studies. I did some wwoofing in central and southern California at a lavender farm and a one acre CSA farm prior to starting WHHF.

Please select the type of arrangement you are most interested in: year to year lease, long-term lease

Describe any of your preferred land traits such as soil type, microclimates, water needs: Well draining soil, preferably coastal microclimate, open to other locations.

Describe your proposed farm or ranch business (or how your business will expand): Our focus is on culinary and medicinal herbs. Fresh herbs are sold to local grocery stores and at Arcata farmers market. The majority of our production is dried for teas and culinary spices. We also extract herbs for various botanical products(tinctures, hydrosols, salves & oils). We currently rent a half acre and are excited to expand and increase production on all fronts including more bulk herb availability, fresh bulk herb for medicine makers, and more consistent/year round herbs to the grocery stores. We are certified organic and use the following practices: compost tea, heavy mulching, cover cropping, living mulch, minimal tillage, crop rotation & beneficial insects.

Do you prefer coastal or inland: Either

How soon do you need access to the land? 10/1/2026

Please upload, a photo, business plan and resume: [Not provided]

Acreage in first season: Currently renting a half acre (looking for 1-3 acres to expand)

Produce crops or livestock or both? Crops (Culinary and medicinal herbs; requests space for a junior barn which may indicate small livestock or infrastructure needs)

Soil and terrain: Well draining soil

Certified organic? Yes, certified organic since 2021

Where do you want to farm? Humboldt (Preferably coastal microclimate, open to other locations)

Distance from live/work: Established in McKinleyville, sells at Arcata Farmers Market

How do you plan to sell your farm products? Local grocery stores, Arcata Farmers Market, bulk herbs to medicine makers, and value-added botanical products (teas, spices, tinctures, hydrosols, salves, oils)

Irrigation needs: Water infrastructure is essential

Storage needs: Space for junior barn

Do you need electricity? yes (power)

Do you need other equipment? Uses minimal tillage tools, heavy mulching, and compost tea systems