Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
8
Cultivable Area
This is a food forest project - a few acres for cropping
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Current use
- Livestock -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
40 years fallow. Extremely good soil but large area will need prepped before cultivation - we have the equipment to do this
Long-term goal or vision for land
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - This will be a shared 3 bedroom 2 bath farmhouse or possibly an RV on site.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
Yes - We have construction fencing which is quite flexible for moving the chicken tractor and animals around.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - We share what's there with capable people.
Water source
- Well -
- Stream/river -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Shared home available for the right fit, space for a mobile home
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
- Other -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - In permaculture method
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - You choose what you think are best references
Agreement duration
As long as it works for all of us.
