This farm is situated about 2.25 hours from Boise, ID. It is located in the Baker Valley, directly west of the town of North Powder, OR, on a paved, county road. It has great access to the town of North Powder, OR, as well as schools and shopping.
SIZE:
The owner reports that there are about 560+/- deeded acres.
IRRIGATION:
All 560+/- acres are irrigable. There are 4 irrigation pivots with a gravity pressure pipeline, full season water, and low energy costs.
WATER RIGHTS:
The farm has full season water with a storage right for 259 acre-feet in Wolf Creek Reservoir, 111 acre-feet in Pilcher Creek Reservoir, and free flow water from Anthony Creek that usually lasts through July.
SOILS / CROPS:
According to the owner, soils are silt loam soils. Currently it is estimated that there are about 235 acres of established peppermint. There are 40+/- certified organic acres planted in w...
According to the owner, soils are silt loam soils. Currently it is estimated that there are about 235 acres of established peppermint. There are 40+/- certified organic acres planted in wheat and peas on irrigated circle corners. This farm may be ideal for a certified seed potato farm due to its freight advantages relative to the Columbia Basin.