Deriso Farm

Property Details

Located in Worth County, Georgia, the approximately 210-acre Deriso Farm combines productive agricultural land, managed timber, water resources, and quality wildlife habitat. Bordered on two sides by a youth camp, the property offers a secluded setting with compatible neighboring land uses and minimal outside impact. Property Overview • 110+- acres of active row-crop land • 45+- acres of eight-year-old loblolly pine plantation • 5+-acre pond with a well and electrical service • Remaining acreage in mixed hardwoods and cypress ponds Row-Crop Land and Soils The farm's productive soils support wheat, sorghum, peanuts, soybeans, and cotton. Approximately 55% of the row-crop acreage consists of highly regarded Tifton soils, with the balance made up of Dothan and Stilson soil groups. See the soil map for additional detail. Timber and Wildlife Habitat Most of the property's timber consists of an eight-year-old loblolly pine plantation. The plantation provides substantial wildlife cover and divides the row-crop acreage in a way that supports efficient hunting access. Its clean understory and ample crown closure may also make pine-straw production feasible with minimal investment. Young cypress ponds may attract waterfowl during the winter months, while areas of mixed hardwoods provide additional cover and travel corridors between neighboring properties. Pond and Water Management The approximately five-acre pond can be managed for fishing, waterfowl, or both. A well and electrical service allow the owner to maintain water levels that support hydric-soil vegetation and to plant seasonal crops that can later be flooded for waterfowl habitat.