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Fertile Land Area

Located in Kootenays 601031c5 a06f 4f18 9ca9 c7efe91a2ad6

Land Details

Total land size in acres
2 plots - 1 is 90 x 155; 1 is 20 x 40
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
plots are well prepared
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - possiblility exists to expand for growing fruit and/or veg
Zoning
ALR
Current use
    Current practices
    • Organic -
    State of the surface of the cultivable area

    flat area

    Description and historical use of land available for farming

    flat area currently planted with fall rye to be tilled under in early spring adding nutrients to the soil, two years ago the area previously had a crop of garlic; several blackberry and raspberry bushes as well as plum trees

    Road Access
    Yes - 2 access locations off Hwy 21 S and Goat River Bottom Road
    Electricity
    Yes - 50 amp service to RV lots
    Cell Service
    Yes - WiFi
    Long-term goal or vision for land

    to provide fresh organic produce to the community possibly in the form of a market garden concept

    Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
    No
    Current residents living on property
    Yes - we live in the park model home on the property
    Availability of farm buildings
    Yes - Wood shed, Small greenhouse
    Land is fenced
    Yes - 3.75 acre property is fenced but growing plots are not
    Availability of farm machinery and tools
    Yes - general gardening tools only with ability to access tilling equipment
    Water source
    • Well -
    Water rights to these sources
    Yes - underground well on property
    On-site housing
    No - RV sites available for use with complete hookup to power, water and sewage
    Restricted access of visitors
    No
    Types of production you are open to
      Practices preferred
      • Certified Organic -
      • Organic -
      Agronomic potential
      Good
      Soil details
      • Texture - sandy
      • Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) - flat
      • General fertility (nutrients) - crop rotation has been practiced
      • Unknown - haven't yet had the soil tested but all vegetable crops were prolific
      Preferred arrangement
      • Lease -
      • MOU -
      • Business Partnership -
      • Other - not sure but to start an informal agreement of some kind is preferred
      Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
      Yes - would like to have involvement and good communication with the farmers
      Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
      Yes - would like someone with a clear vision and some experience
      Agreement duration
      short term with the availability to renegotiate
      Last modifed 7 days ago; never expires.