General farming (3 years+) - 8 years in northern California + 2 years in BC
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - This is dependent on the property we find. We are adaptable to location.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - We will fund ourselves
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Brokedown Palace Farm
Farm Project Description
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
ASAP
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
10 minimum
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2-5
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Either never farmed or previously farmed organic
Open to landowner residing on property
No - We wish to remain independent.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Buildings are an asset, but an agreement to cover the costs of building materials for property improvement projects is an option.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Equipment is an asset, but rental is a starting option for us
Need established water source and infrastructure
We are currently using a small lagoon and a 2" Honda pump. 2" mainline running overhead irrigation for the main veggy garden drip system for flowers + garlic.
Need on-site housing
Yes - We don't require much, but the ability to over winter is necessary.
Production type
Vegetable - Market garden vegetables and a large quantity of garlic
Livestock - Egg laying hens. On the right property we would like to expand to other livestock.
Other - Cut flowers, many varieties. Honey bees.
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Anything, but gravel. Well drained top soil is ideal