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Old World Homestead Comunity

Located in Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley

Land Details

Total land size in acres
Half of 10 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 3
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - kale,garl
  • Livestock - horse, chickens, ducks
  • Orchard/Fruit - Apples, plums, pears, raspberries, grape
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

top soil with rock gravel base

Description and historical use of land available for farming

originally raspberries, Old homestead so some cows and poultry . This add is not just about the land . What we are looking for is someone ( one person only please ) to also live on the property in an 80 year old 450 sq ft wood heated cabin and be part of our community( four of us on the farm ) . It’s an opportunity to build a small business and the rent is excellent . The rent is 850$ pm and a reduction to 600 + utes if you cut the lawns and help with pruning in the spring .

Road Access
Yes - road through centre of acreage
Electricity
Yes - 250 watt service
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Up against crown land forrest so as with most of province is susceptible to fire
Current residents living on property
Yes - 4
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - shared small barn and workshop
Land is fenced
Yes - fenced but needs upgrade
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Other - year round spring fed system
Water rights to these sources
Yes - 75,000 gal
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - negotiable
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - heritage varieties
  • Orchard/Fruit - grapes, hops, sloe berry, unusual varieties,
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
  • Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Rocky soil - beneath top soil
  • Sloping - gradual
  • General fertility (nutrients) - mid to acid soil,
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No
Agreement duration
long term
Last modifed 12 months ago; never expires.