Fw: Opportunity: Ford Farm – 30.5 Acres Available for Purchase
Peter Contrastano
We wanted to share an exciting opportunity from Washington Farmland Trust:
The Trust plans to sell Ford Farm, a 30.5-acre property in Pierce County (20016 Orville Road East, Orting, WA 98360). They are seeking a commercial farmer to purchase the property and steward it for long-term agricultural use.
Key Details:
Listing Date: March 1, 2026
Application Process: Interested farmers will complete an application covering financing, farm business viability, land stewardship experience, collaboration history, and identification as historically underserved.
Offer Review: Early April 2026, on a rolling basis
Information Session: Virtual session on March 18, 2026, 5–6 PM to learn more, meet the broker, and ask questions. Link available soon.
*The Washington Farmland Trust will follow up soon with links to the listing, the information session, and additional materials you can use to explore this opportunity.
If you have questions in the meantime, you are welcome to reach out directly to Libby at Washington Farmland Trust. O: (206) 547-9855 | D: (206) 428-3767 or online at www.wafarmlandtrust.org.
This is a great chance to secure farmland with a conservation easement, ensuring both stewardship of the land and long-term agricultural viability.