Yes - some wooded areas - much of the garden area is clear, hillside is prepped for berry crop
Cultivable Area
1 acre+
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Current use
Not used for agriculture -
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
I am in the process of burning out the garden area, and I am open to other ideas of how to begin a garden in what was a thinned forested area for many years prior to my arrival (heading in to year 5 now).I have started amassing materials for hukle culture, and am interested to grow squash.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
My plot is a recent subdivision which I believe was taken out of the ALR. I have a neighbour with a large section of land which remains ALR. There are many in the area who are passionate about growing food, and sustainability in general.
Road Access
Yes - Highway to property, roads developed into the property
Electricity
No - in process of developing off grid electricity - about 80% complete
Cell Service
No - no cell or internet (Salmo BC is closest by 20km)
Long-term goal or vision for land
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Garden shed, shop in development
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Other -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - See above. I also am selling a Small Home on Property Guys currently; this would be a larger investment (i.e. Lease style) for us both.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Orchard/Fruit -
Other -
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Rocky soil -
Sloping -
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
Preferred arrangement
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
