This land opportunity is located in the community of Grand Forks 15 minutes from the down town area, on Hwy #3 West Side of town. This land boast 400 acres with 100 acers that was historically farmed by Russian Dukhobor’s. The land has a natural foraging potential for interested herbalist. Farm forest management is also a potential. Animal husbandry is also a possibility. The South-East-facing slope of this property receives a lot of sun exposure and overlooks the winding Kettle River and the town of Grand Forks.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
400
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
3 to 100 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
non-ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture -
Hay & Forage -
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Rolling hills, semi-wooded and unfenced
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Barley, wheat and rye, as well as animal husbandry
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The land has a lot of potential for the right farmer and vision, from livestock to market garden or greenhouse.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Potential for temporary housing brought onto land for right farmer/s
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Livestock -
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Sloping -
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
