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Earlier today, a real estate broker named JoAnn Wall reached out to the Outpost. She said she had been reading old articles about the collapse of Sun Valley Floral Farms on our site, and she had an idea: Maybe we knew of some community non-profit organization or something that might want to buy that land from her client?

We asked if she would like us to share her query with the Outpost readership, and she conferred with her colleagues and decided that would be good. She composed a statement for us to print.

That statement is below:

My name is JoAnn Wall and I am an agricultural real estate broker with Legacy and Land Group. Alongside my partners at Cushman & Wakefield, we represent Store Capital, the current owner of the former Sun Valley Greenhouse facility in Arcata. As many in our community know, this property has seen better days. Even prior to foreclosure, the site has not received the care or attention that it deserves for many years, and it currently stands at a crossroads.

Yet, in that challenge lies an extraordinary opportunity.

The property’s scale, location, and history make it uniquely suited for a new chapter that could serve the public interest for generations to come. Whether restored as open space, repurposed for habitat restoration, transformed into a community agricultural hub, or used for another conservation-minded purpose, this site holds meaningful potential to contribute to the health and vitality of the North Coast region.

With this in mind, we are actively seeking productive conversations with local, state, and national conservation organizations, land trusts, environmental partners, and community stakeholders who may share that vision and have funding available to purchase this property. Our goal is to identify an ownership or stewardship path that prioritizes long-term benefit to both the community and the surrounding natural environment.

If you, your organization, or someone you know may be interested in exploring what is possible here, we would be grateful to connect. Collaboration, creativity, and local insight will be key to shaping an outcome that reflects the values of Arcata and Humboldt County.

This property is at a moment of reset. With the right partners, it can become something positive again. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and your care for this property.

JoAnn C. Wall, Broker
805-591-0577 cell
joann@legacyandlandgroup.com