The farm has room to expand both livestock and crop production.  I am looking to connect with the right person to share the land. I have flexibility around how we structure our collaboration.  An aspiring farmer or homesteader of any experience level is welcome to apply. If requested, I am happy to provide mentoring.  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 open exploration if your projects fit nicely on this land. 

About the farm:
Located in Yamhill County Oregon, 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, 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 include sharing the farmhouse, with a private bedroom (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 wall tent or other detached bedroom after we create a strong connection.   A resident on the farm will be asked to pay a cash rent aligned with fair market value.

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 and environmental stewardship.  In the past I lived in an intentional community, and enjoyed shared living situations with spontaneous community.  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 for members of the LGBT community.  

Timeline

For timeline, my goal is to build connection and explore our compatibility this winter. If possible, I'd like to start with a few short-term visits.  My goal is to begin sharing the land in spring or summer 2026, with the potential to grow into a multi-year collaboration.  

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, such as a profit-sharing agreement, co-grazing lease, or simply self-sufficiency without a marketing goal. 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. 

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 or partners you’d bring, and what projects interest you most. I look forward to connecting!