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Land sharing in Silverton

Located in Kootenays

Land Details

Total land size in acres
1.5 A
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Not used for agriculture -
Current practices
    State of the surface of the cultivable area

    Land is cleared, stumped and level. It was sown with grass about 40 years ago. Good aspect.

    Description and historical use of land available for farming

    The parcel is flat and was logged in 1975. Stumped in 1977 and a meadow since then.

    Road Access
    Yes - Accessible right off Red Mountain Rd.
    Electricity
    No - electricity can easily be hooked up from a transformer nearby
    Cell Service
    Yes
    Long-term goal or vision for land

    I'd like to see the land being productive.

    Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
    No
    Current residents living on property
    Yes - Seasonal cabin at south end of clearing.
    Availability of farm buildings
    No
    Land is fenced
    No
    Availability of farm machinery and tools
    No
    Water source
    • Irrigation system -
    Water rights to these sources
    Yes - Irrigation license in place
    On-site housing
    Yes
    Restricted access of visitors
    No
    Types of production you are open to
    • Mixed -
    Practices preferred
    • Organic -
    Agronomic potential
    I don't know
    Soil details
      Preferred arrangement
        Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
        Yes - am willing to write grants, help with resourcing, fencing, and support in any way possible
        Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
        Yes
        Agreement duration
        Last modifed 11 months ago; never expires.