Very productive, long established blueberry orchard with return customers for lease.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This land opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to azja@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
40
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
6 acres of blueberries
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Hay & Forage -
Orchard/Fruit -
Current practices
Conventional - plants must be sprayed for mummy berry
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The blueberry field is well maintained and in good condition. The bushes are very large and planted in a peat bog, self irrigating. The orchard is surrounded by forest, beautiful and tranquil.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Road Access
Yes - rough roads through the farm, not accessible in winter
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Keep it maintained
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - owners in the farm house
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
Yes - the blueberries are deer fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - some equipment is available for use including ride on mower
Water source
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - pickers and customers can access the blueberries as discussed with the owners
Types of production you are open to
Orchard/Fruit -
Practices preferred
Organic - best to continue to spray the plants, but open to the farmer not doing this if they do not want to
Conventional - best to continue to spray the plants, but open to the farmer not doing this if they do not want to
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
