Landowner #30184
Nestled in the Ohio River valley region of Western Pennsylvania, in Beaver County, this quaint 84 acre former dairy farm with rolling hills boasts a 3 bed/2 bath farmhouse with well, and septic. Barn with large hayloft, 2 silos, loafing barn, machine shed, and small garden shed. The acreage consists of 44 acres available for crop land (currently in hay) and the remaining 40 acres is former pasture and woods. There are several natural springs on the property. At one point in time, there were 53 dairy cows being milked with another 30 cows and calves being raised on the grounds. There are numerous other local farms are in the area and great neighbors. Agri-tourism, direct to consumer, and farm to table opportunities abound as the farm is in close proximity to major population centers and existing recreational areas. The farm is in the South Side School district, approximately 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, 25 minutes to the Pittsburgh Airport, and near the 7,000 acre Raccoon Creek State park with numerous recreational areas including: hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bike trailheads in close proximity to the farm. The ideal tenant would possess a deep passion for all things regenerative agriculture, a strong desire to learn and grow with the farm, and the desire to bring new life/new ideas into an old farm. Currently exploring long-term rental arrangements with the right tenants.
Landowner Listing 30142
Just retired after 50 successful years of growing and marketing organic veggies and fruit. Just 45 min. from downtown Pittsburgh! Certified organic since 1990.Farm is in a trust which will allow lessee to lease farm, buildings, equipment, and eventually house on a permanent basis as long as farmed organically and for profit/production. 27 kW solar array.About 25 acres is woods. Farm pond set up with buried irrigation lines and electric pump. 4 acres orchard, most of which family member will continue as hard cider operation (co-lessee). Remainder of table apples available to new farmer. Barns, sheds in great shape. Heated greenhouse, 2 unheated hi-tunnels. Coolers, full line of veggie production equipment. Rolling hills. Currently, production fields are in alfalfa/timothy. Another adjoining 6 acres is leased from neighbor and accessible for irrigation. Until owners vacate farm house, very small house is immediately available in small town 15 min. away, or new farmers can rent housing nearby in Zelienople, Cranberry, or Rochester/Beaver Falls.