farmers looking for land
Umap content title
Go to map

Sargent family looking for farm land.

Located in
  • Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley -
  • Kootenays -

Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Apprenticeship - Farming apprentice 2 years
  • General degree - Outdoor Education, Psychology
  • Other experience/agricultural/business training - Farm hand for cattle ranch 1 year, Grocery store management 1 year
Do you have a business plan?
No - Still in process.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - We both work full time jobs with modest savings and a viable line of credit.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Grants and potentially Loans or Mortgage.

Project

Farm Name
Undetermined
Farm Project Description

-Market garden -Orchard -Cattle, goats, and chickens -Greenhouses -Aquaponics and fish farming -Carpentry and blacksmithing workshops and teaching -Artisan craft sales

Preferred Arrangement
  • Transfer / Succession -
  • Sale of Land -
  • Other - Lease to own.
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term
Ideal date to obtain land by
Spring 2022

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
5-10 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Fenced and partially prepared. Established water source.

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - If avaliable to cut costs.
Need fenced land
Yes - Fully fenced if avaliable to cut costs.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Servicable well or rights to a watersource.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
  • Vegetable - Mixed vegtables, roots, etc
  • Livestock - Milk and eggs, possible fish farming
  • Hay & Forage - For our livestock use
  • Orchard/Fruit - Apples, pears, plums, nuts, berries
Type of agriculture
  • Certified Organic -
Soil needs
I don’t know
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Depending and land agreement.
Last modifed 11 months ago; never expires.