Farm management (3 years+) - NZ Born and Raised farming, building herd breeding herd in BC and looking to expand
Other experience/agricultural/business training - General Manager of Custom Luxury Yacht Facility
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - We have been working to develop a FB herd of Wagyu here in BC and have planned to ultimately establish a Grass fed/Forage based farming program, as per NZ
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Multiple options
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - As with any good business plan, we are open to alternate solutions to expand and/or improve on the opportunities
Project
Farm Name
Waikikahei Ranch
Farm Project Description
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
<12 months
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
5-1000 acres. Local grazing to expand herd ultimately to larger opportunites
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - A wooded area is a bonus as cattle are forages and natural shelter is always welcome
Cultivable Area (acres)
The long term goal is a 200 acre pivot irrigated field to be segments for intensive grazing a long with additional hay fields
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - We are currently expanding through use of local ALR properties that aren't being fully utilized for agricultural use
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferably the land would be useable and in good to great condition. With that being said an intensive grazing process is one of the best methods to improve grasslands and increase carbon soil deposits.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - This comes down to compatibility
Need farm buildings
Yes - Depending on the size of the property barns, shelters, loafing sheds are all a benefit
Need fenced land
Yes - At a minimum a perimeter fence, cross fencing is a bonus and solar hot wires can be utilized
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Any farm equipment that is available is a bonus
Need established water source and infrastructure
Depending on the property Irrigation lease, water rights to creeks are all bonuses
Need on-site housing
Yes - This again is dependent on the property size, if nothing is available the option to locate a temporary yet respectable housing solution would be preferred
Production type
Livestock - Grass Fed/Forage fed Full Blood Wagyu is principle along with general beef breeds
Hay & Forage - Hay and stock piling wind rows for winter with sale of excess preferred
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Other - Grass Fed/ Forage fed. Minimal use of antibiotics with the ability to use when the welfare of an animal calls for it. No growth steroids
Soil needs
I don’t know
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Liability insurance and Livestock insurance at a minimum along with a general Agricultural insurance policy
