Pasture/tillable land and winter livestock infrastructure plus housing available

Pasture, tillable land, and winter livestock plus housing available at Nettle Valley Farm

We’re Dayna and Nick of Nettle Valley Farm. NVF is a 90 acre diversified farm in Spring Grove, MN that currently is home to certified organic seed production, seasonal brush management goats, and a mobile sauna business.

We’ve assessed the land needs for our own enterprises over the next 3-5 years and it looks like we’ve got extra open pasture and silvopasture that could be a great fit for someone with sheep or cattle. Some tillable land could be rented as well but this is primarily an opportunity for ruminants.

Housing: we have a very nice 30′ tiny house plus space in a storage shed for rent as well ($500/month plus utilities except internet, that’s included)

Winter livestock housing: three sided shed with heated waterers available in the winter for the cost of the electricity to run the waterers.

Fence/water: Mobile fencing and watering strategies required. We use Nofence for our goats and there’s enough cell service in most of the valley to make that a good fit for sheep and cattle.

Biosecurity plan required

Equipment for hire: Love round bales but don’t have a tractor? Need a livestock trailer and truck a couple times a year for hauling to the processor? Need a garden tilled? We can help with lots of those projects if they’re quick or you can hire us to operate our equipment for you at a reasonable hourly rate.

Pasture rental rates will be in line with county averages. Tillable acreage is $300/acre per year. Year to year leases at the beginning with longer term opportunities available if it’s a good fit.

Timing: lease could start as early as this fall.

We’re big on detailed written agreements, co-created check in schedules and conflict resolution processes, acknowledging power dynamics upfront, and hashing things out before they become problems. (We’re an Ennegram 8 and 3 couple, if that helps) 🙂

Ideal candidates will be excited to adapt grazing techniques to match biodiversity goals in various areas of the farm, direct communicators and farmers with a decent amount of regenerative farming experience under their belts.

Email nettlevalleyfarm@gmail.com with a description of your experience and interest. Bonus points for sharing your Enneagram type! If it seems like this could be a good fit for everyone, we’ll ask for references and invite you for a visit to talk more details in person and give you a tour.

Thanks for considering!