Farm management (3 years+) - Jason and Krystyna (Seed Of Life Farm) grow a wide assortment of veggies, herbs, cut flowers and edible flowers for CSA, markets and charitable organizations since 2017.
Apprenticeship - Full 2016 season at Close To Home organics
General farming (3 years or less) - 2 seasons at organic farm in Okanagan
General farming (3 years+) - Seed of Life Farm since 2017
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Growing food program with Gaia College
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Up to date business plan 2021
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings and cash flow from previous year, application for grants and loans
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grants, loans
Project
Farm Name
Seed Of Life Farm
Farm Project Description
Seed of Life Farm, born in the spring of 2017, is a small scale farm owned and operated by Jason Stashko and Krystyna Delahaye. We grow a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, herbs and edible and cut flowers for a diverse customer base through farmers markets, a weekly 35+ member CSA veggie box, restaurants and work in close collaboration with charitable organizations. We follow organic and regenerative practices.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Business Partnership -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
1 year or more
Ideal date to obtain land by
End of 2021, beginning of 2022
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1-10 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - If available, not necessary
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-5 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Land that is already cleared for farming. We have a rototiller to prep beds.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - If available, not necessary
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - If available, not necessary as we have rototiller and all small tools.
Need established water source and infrastructure
Dripline irrigation. Ideally a well, we have a pump if needed.
Need on-site housing
Yes - It would be preferred, or possibility of having a tiny home on land.
