Farmland

Smith Meadow

Water Rights

Canon City, Fremont County

1-4 Years, 5-9 Years, 10+ Years, Lease-to-own

Updated Jan 2, 2025

Corral building within building envelope View of property from residence south of field View from SW corner of property View of gated pipe irrigation from NW corner of property Historic buildings within designated building envelope

Available

  • 8 Total acres
  • 8 Acres suitable to agricultural production
  • 8 Irrigated acres

Smith Meadow

Canon City, Fremont County

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Guidestone seeks a farmer or grazier to restore soil health on conserved property

Guidestone seeks to provide long-term land access to a farmer or grazier interested in transitioning a historic hay field to regenerative land management. Possibilities include vegetable operations or small animal grazing. Land management plan must comply with small-scale orchard establishment in progress. Buildings may be constructed within designated building envelope, per conservation easement. Guidestone received a grant for 2026 to establish apple trees and a hedgerow along the perimeter of the property, and is currently applying for NRCS conservation cost share assistance to improve irrigation infrastrcuture and water storage.

Water

Water Rights

I have water rights.

Water Source

Irrigation Ditch

Irrigation Infrastructure

The north 4-acre field has gated pipe and the south 4-acre field is flood irrigated by irrigation ditches.

Additional Details

This property has 40 shares in Canon Heights Irrigation & Reservoir Company, and receives 40 hours (3 days) of irrigation  per cycle depending on availability, typically once every 4-6 weeks. Water rights allow water storage for continuous use between irrigation cycles.

Features

Farm Infrastructure

  • Barn
  • Corrals
  • Fencing
  • Water Spigot

Will the landholder live on site?

No

Yes, the property has a livable structure, but it is not available for for farmer/rancher housing

Would the property qualify for organic certification?

Yes

Is the property certified organic?

No

Current Production

  • Hay

Additional Production Details

The Smith Meadow has been in continuous, conventional hay production for the past 40 years. Conventional fertilizer is applied annually, and the field is irrigated with flood irrigation roughly once a month during the growing season.

Current & Past Practices

  • Regenerative

Does the landholder have experience with an agricultural operation on the property?

Yes

Has the property been in production during the last year?

Yes

Opportunity

Lease

  • 1-4 Years
  • 5-9 Years
  • 10+ Years
  • Lease-to-own

Available Beginning:

Conservation Status:

This land is protected under conservation easements or other programs.

Additional Details

Description of Expected Financial Commitment to Support an Agricultural Operation

Guidestone has applied for NRCS EQIP cost-share assistance to improve water use efficiency and storage, and has received Zero Foodprint Restore grant funding to plant apple trees and windbreak along Field Avenue on the property's West side. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Guidestone may be able to write additional grants to fund needed infrastructure to convert current agricultural land uses to new operations.

Zoned for agriculture?

Yes

Mentorship available?

No

Startup cost-share?

Yes

Public allowed own site?

Yes

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