Farm management (3 years+) - 32 years old 20 years in the industry and 15 years managing
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - We currently farm in Delta and are looking to expand and diversify
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - We are a established family farm run by my brother and i
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Lundstrum Farms
Farm Project Description
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Longer leases are more desirable 5,10,15 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Crop year 2019/2020 March/April/May
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
5-600 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - If it is fenced for livestock is acceptable
Cultivable Area (acres)
5-600 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
If long lease is available we don’t mind making improvements to property. Vegetable farming is best in soil with less rocks but soil with rocks can be seeded to grass for forage.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - This is proffered but not required people watching over equipment and crops gives nice peace of mind
Need farm buildings
Yes - If appropriate buildings are available yes
Need fenced land
Yes - Either way works we can fence ourselves if needed
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Greatly depends on the crop grown no water for cereals or some grass
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Potatoes Beets
Livestock - Cows
Grain - Barley
Hay & Forage - Hay, silage, pastures
Type of agriculture
Conventional -
Soil needs
Sand, loam, clay, Pete
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - We always have liability insurance on our rented land
