The mature orchard already produces
marketable fruit without irrigation. There is a spring and small streams
on the property. One of our priorities is to soon have available
drinking and irrigation water for new plantings. We envision that a
farmer would be interested in managing, improving and expanding the
existing resources and harvest. This could be an addition to existing
operations, markets or CSA. 2.5 acre Mature Apple Orchard
currently supplying apples to Finn River Cider 28
vintage heritage apples 2 crab apple 1
pear 1 cherry open pasture
7650 sq ft of ready to plant beds for perennials like rhubarb or
raspberries, herbs or a kitchen garden. 18 acres of mature woodland of
Cedar, Fir, Spruce, Alder and Maple. 2 acres open wetland
riparian zone with small year round streams dirt
access road across top of property. perimeter fencing.
Ford 9N Tractor, brush hog, tine plow and blade
Orchard and Part of Woodland
Planned improvements :
well or spring water 12 volt solar power Internet Access Farm Plan Tool Storage
Farm and Conservation Plans
Huntingford Orchard, Woodland and Wetland Stewardship
2023 Huntingford Orchard Description :
Orchard Steward ... Dakotah
Cooperative Collaborators Welcome !
General
To implement generative practices that enhance the current orchard into a biodiverse ecosystem. In this site particularly propagating the existing heritage genetics for cultural preservation. And expanding/diversifying the orchard with edible/medicinal perennials and some cultivated rows of annuals.
To implement earthworks in the form of sealing on contours, perhaps digging in a shallow pond to mitigate flooding and provide water security in the dry season.To bring the land into the community by making accessible the food and medicine produced.
Food Sovereignty
Use food produced to create community event/fundraisers and/or value added shelf stable foods with the goal of it going directly to locals via grants funding from local food security initiatives, federal, state and county sources or by selling in local store fronts.
Facilitate Agro-tourism
Utilizing the existing beauty and installing minimal infrastructure
to create a desirable attraction. Developing trail system in the large wooded
acreage creating platforms and flat areas to enjoy views.
2023 Orchard Steward Creative Activities :
*Jefferson County Farm Planning
Maintain and Improve Soil Health
Mowing as need in uncultivated zones
Water new perennials in the dry season
Reestablishing, planting and maintaining garden beds
Move silage to prepare for more planting in subsequent seasons
Propagating mushrooms
Chainsaw work, clean old trees and trails
Trailwork
Monitor fruit development
Harvest fruit and process
Distribute produce
Transplant fir, spruce, cedar, vine maple from orchard edge.
trails and campsite platforms. Mushroom Cultivation
2023 Orchard Plan :
Implement generative practices that enhance the current orchard into a biodiverse ecosystem.
Plants :
Raspberries, Nootka Rose, Eglantine Rose, Oregano, Strawberries
Starts from thinning Woodland Park Farm:
*Plants to Research and Acquire ? Heritage Apples, Pears, Cherries,
Hardy Kiwi
*Encouraging the fruiting of the Native Trailing Blackberries?
$ Income Generation and Resources Available to Steward:
Finn River Agreement for cider apples.
Culinary Applewood
Bag branches and market pest free fruit.
Harvest Invasive Blackberry and Rhubarb \
for fresh produce, wine / cider and other value added products
Arts and Crafts Budget (available from general fund) : $6000/year $500/
month
2023 Yearly Stewardship Agreement :
Steward manages Income Generation and Spending in yearly proposal and modifications as approved by the Arts and Crafts Continuum. The 2023 stewardship (rental) fee is $1/month as stated in the rental agreement.
Construction Priorities :
Composting Toilet ( about $2000) see Woodland Park Farm and duplicate *Domestic Water Spring, Well, (hand dug ?) $250 Filter
Low Solar Tunnels
2x2 wood frame connectors from Woodland Park Farm
Storage Shed / Shelter / Two Stall Barn
see Woodland Park Stable Shed and duplicate
pond liner roof 45 ml EPDM mulched and seeded PT 6x6 posts from Woodland Park Farm
*2x6 rafters wood CDX Pwd
pond liner 45 ml EPDM from Woodland Park Farm
*Internet
*Solar Power
lights, internet and power tools
Road Surface : $1200 3 loads of 1/12” crushed rock
small movable cabin
wood
pond liner roof 45 ml EPDM mulched and seeded
firewood
Timbers
Woodland Park Farm Woodstove
*Research Needed
Huntingford Woodland Stewardship
Orchard Steward ... Dakotah
Cooperative Collaborators Welcome !
2023 Woodland Steward Creative Activities :
*Forest Health, Thinning and Invasive Plant Removals *Woodland Plant Nursery
Transplant fir, spruce, cedar, vine maple
Tools and Materials :
Handtools. Draft Horses.
Construction Priorities :
Trails and campsite platforms for small group activities.
*Research Needed
2023 Huntingford Wetland Stewardship
2023 Wetland Steward Creative Activities :
Wetland Steward ... Dakotah
Cooperative Collaborators Welcome !
*Wetland Health, Thinning and Invasive Plant Removals
*Wetland Plant Nursery *hydropower ? domestic water ?
Trails and campsite platforms for small group activities.
Test Blueberry, Cranberry and other plants.
Transplant fir, spruce, cedar, vine maple
Tools and Materials :
Handtools
Construction Priorities :
Trails and platforms for small group activities.
*Research Needed
