General farming (3 years+) - I've been working on and managing a blueberry and garlic farm in the Cowichan Valley.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - I also work for Untamed Feast, a wild food company and own a small business of my own, The Barking Lot.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Follow exsisting successful model. 3/4 farm markets a week and continue to supply a select, few specialty retailers.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Any assistance would be nice.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3 years.
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 1, 2019
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2 acres on Gabriola Island
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Cleared.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Not much required. Primarily garlic land.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Garlic, herbs, plant medicine,goji berries, heritage crops etc.
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Loose, well drained. Not too fussy, can always amend.
