Fox Farm

Topography:

Open cultivated and leveled farmland at 25-30 feet above mean sea level. Ulatis Creek forms the southern boundary and a portion along Fox Rd.  A transmission corridor slices through the NE corner and over a reserved potential building site.

Soils:

Predominately Class 2 Capay clay mixed with other associated silty clay and sandy clay soils (See Soil Map).

Water:

The farm is located within Solano Irrigation District with good quality water out of the Solano Project (Lk. Berryessa).  SID covers about 60,000 acres with an annual supply of around 155,000 ac. ft.  The 2022 allocation for irrigation was initially 2.9 ac ft. per acre but availability typically exceeds this allocation (allocation was increased to 4.0 ac. ft later in 2022.  2023 water rates are $51.31/ac. ft. and increase 3.4% annually.  Additional standby costs of $2,198 and the base assessment of $630 are both collected with property taxes.

Irrigation:

The current tenant utilizes sub-surface drip tape methods and the lift-pump and filtration equipment is the personal property of the tenant and not included in this offering.

SGMA:

In Sacramento Valley - Solano County Basin

Rated Medium Priority (20.5 pts) - groundwater levels are currently sustainable as most of the county has surface water resources.  Well drilling permits are being processed and issued at this time.

Drainage:

The property drains into Ulatis Creek and not a part of any formal drainage district.  Ulatis Ck. is a tributary to Cache Slough.  Most of Ulatis Ck downstream from the property is managed by the Dixon RCD

Mineral Rights:

There is no mineral leasing or production activity.  All appurtenant mineral rights would convey with the property.

Management:

Leased to local grower with two years remaining.  Landlord is paid about $29,500 annually (semi-annual payments).  

Crop History:

Tenant grows a variety of row crops including tomatoes and sunflowers.