General farming (3 years+) - Ran a market garden and farm stand for 4 years, volunteered with Fresh Roots for 1 years
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - My main focuses are on food security and food sovereignty. I will be growing food culturally relevant for First Nations, Chinese Canadians, and other select ethnicities. I also wish to partner with neighbourhood houses and cultural centres to provide affordable food. I plan to subsidize affordable food access with a CSA, with wealthier members subsidizing shares for low income members; selling high value cash crops such as citrus fruits and rare heirloom apple and vegetable varieties at farmers markets and to restaurants; and selling specialty grafted fruit trees and grafted tomato plants; and value added products such as jams, dressings, essential oils, and handmade soaps
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No - Savings
Project
Farm Name
Green Zebra Urban Farm Market
Farm Project Description
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
3+ years
Ideal date to obtain land by
ASAP, ongoing
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1/4-1/2 acre
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/4-1/2 acre
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Grass, weeds, or minimal landscaping - residential areas. Front and/or backyards. Full sun, no large trees nearby.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - May need to be able to build sheds, greenhouse, and walk-in cooler
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Access to residential water, drip and soaker hose irrigation. Approximately 0.62 gallons/sq foot or less. Will be installing some hugelkultur and mulching to minimize water use
