The farm has room to expand both livestock and crop production.  I am looking to connect with the right person (people?) to share the land with me.  An aspiring farmer or homesteader of any experience level is welcome to apply.  I'm a retired agriculture teacher and happy to provide mentoring if requested.  It is okay for your farming aspirations to be at homestead scale - for personal self sufficiency, or at business scale - growing for market. Together we can discuss your passion for farming enterprises or homesteading projects you might bring to the land. I welcome increased diversity and exploration of how your projects fits on this property. 

About the farm:
Located about 50 miles southwest of Portland, on a gravel road halfway between the towns of McMinnville and Sheridan. The farm has pastures, a small productive orchard, barn, shop, 1905 farmhouse with a kitchen remodel that is nearly complete, a productive well, spring, and two creeks.  My 10 acres is surrounded by forest and pasture with neighboring land owners allowing access for grazing and hiking.   Starlink internet and on-grid power available.

Housing:
On-farm housing options open to women include sharing the farmhouse, with a large private bedroom with walk-in closet (single or double occupancy) with shared kitchen and bath.  Alternatively, the farm has a flat space to park a tiny home, RV, or yurt (with power and water hookup but no septic dump).  I am willing to fund  the set up for a detached bedroom (maybe a wall tent or a she-shed?) after we create a strong connection.   A resident on the farm will be asked to pay a cash rent aligned with prevailing market rate.   For single occupancy in the farmhouse I'm asking $800/month + share utilities for a large private bedroom with walk in closet, shared bath, kitchen, and common areas of the house, large garden space.  I'm open to negotiate adding double occupancy, shop, or barn rental. 

About Farmer Ann:
I'm a female farmer who is into science and learning. I’m a super foodie and love cooking. Politically left-leaning.  I care deeply about animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and mentoring aspiring farmers.  In the past I lived in an intentional community, and enjoyed shared living situations.  Professionally, I’ve worked in ag. education and farm management for 20+ years and co-founded the School of Adaptive Agriculture. I enjoy homesteading projects like baking from scratch, food preservation, soap making, and natural building— happy to share those skills. I am straight but not narrow and proud to offer a safe and welcoming place to queer women.  I'm not religious and respect the freedom of religion for all who choose to worship.

Timeline

The room is available as of September 2026.  Finding the right person is more important that filling the room quickly. My goal is to build connection and explore our compatibility, not to jump into commitment quickly.  If possible, I'd like to start with a few short-term visits.  My goal is to begin sharing the land before Springtime 2027, with the potential to grow into a multi-year collaboration.  Also open to hosting the right person for a shorter term stay.

Invisible Structure
To support our successful partnership I would like us to jointly create clear and equitable agreements tailored to our unique collaboration. I am open to various arrangements for how we work on the land. If you goal is simply self-sufficiency without a marketing goal, that is 100% okay.  If you want to reach higher, we can explore what farm business structure will fit both our needs, such as a profit-sharing agreement, co-grazing lease, or land lease for your independent project. I envision detailed written agreements that value contributions of labor and capital, and describe responsibilities and benefits for us all.

Incompatibilities: I am not considering a "free rent for labor" or WWOOF type arrangement. I’m not offering employment. Not selling the land or offering rent-to-own.  Not offering crisis housing;  if your need is immediate, please look to other housing resources.

If interested in collaborative farming and building community in northwest Oregon, email ann@weefamilyfarm.com to introduce yourself — Please mention where you found out about this opportunity, your availability, housing needs, any animals, partners, or children who will come with you, and what projects interest you most. I look forward to connecting!