General degree - Masters in marketing management / Masters in Business management
Other experience/agricultural/business training - I have been maintaining my garden for more than ten years. I have grown vegetables and fruit trees in my garden.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - My family and I would grow profitable organic vegetables on the land and sell to health conscious consumers in BC. The main markets where I would sell the organic vegetables : (1) Farmers markets in Victoria BC (2) Restaurants in Victoria, BC (3) Retail stores in Victoria, BC
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?'
Yes - Loan and Grant from Government
Project
Farm Name
Golden organic farm
Farm Project Description
Already stated in Business Paln:
My family and I would grow profitable organic vegetables on the land and sell to health conscious consumers in BC. The main markets where I would sell the organic vegetables: (1) Farmers markets in Victoria BC (2) Restaurants in Victoria, BC (3) Retail stores in Victoria, BC
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
5+ years
Ideal date to obtain land by
January or February 2020
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This land seeker is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. For more information, get in touch with Vancouver Island Land Matcher, Azja, at azja@youngagrarians.org
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1+ Acre(s)
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1+ acre(s)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - I would like to expand the area with profitable operations of farm
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferably the land should have sufficient nutrients for growing vegetables. The soil should be good for using it for agriculture purpose.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes. Hopefully the landowner could help providing security to the farm. Privacy would be another consideration.
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - Preferably yes, it will be nice to have a fenced land.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Preferably yes, Hand tools, hoses, wash station equipment, tiller etc
Need established water source and infrastructure
The location of the farm and nature of soil would determine the water volume requirement. Drip water system with timer would be an essential requirement.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Preferably yes, not essential.
Production type
Vegetable - Gourmet Mushrooms and 3 types of Gourmet Garlic (Rocambole, Purplestripe and Porcelain varieties) will be considered for cultivation. However Culinary Herbs and other profitable crops could be considered.
Other - More could be added to the farm as the operations become manageable and profitable.
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Soil needs
Good for growing vegetables and shrubs.
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I would consider the price of insurance, if it would make business sense I would insure the farm.
