, North Powder, OR - Baker County

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 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.