Farm management (3 years+) - Currently own and operate Elemental Farm since 2018, a small diversified vegetable farm. Located at Haliburton Community Organic Farm.
Apprenticeship - 1 season apprenticeship at UBC Farm
General degree - Undergrad Business degree
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I perform a strategic review of my current operations on a yearly basis.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - After 4 years the business funds all operations and growth.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Elemental Farm
Farm Project Description
I am a Certified organic grower, currently farming 1 acre and looking to expand. I sell the majority of my produce at the Moss Street farmers market in Victoria, while maintaining a small CSA of 25 members, and selling the rest wholesale to independent grocers and restaurants. I employ 2 local seasonal employees.
My farm is currently based at Haliburton Community Organic farm in Saanich. I have leased 0.5 acre there for 4 years. The site is an incubator farm and all farms must graduate after a term length. I have also leased another site for the last two years.
I am looking for options to expand production to meet demand. I would require at least a 5 year commitment. I need to have access to farm buildings, whether currently existing or new, like a shipping container.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
ASAP
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1-10 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-10
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Would like the flexibility
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferred state: deer fenced, good sun, relatively flat with access to water and ideally electricity.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Yes, I am open to the landowner residing on the property if they will enter into a secure long term lease arrangement.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Yes, I need space for dry storage for tools, supplies, and food. I need refrigerated space for food and hoop houses to extend the growing season.
Need fenced land
Yes - Yes, the area will need to be fenced.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - I own all the tools I need for operations at this scale
Need established water source and infrastructure
Irrigation water without restriction, well or municipal.
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Certified organic mixed vegetables
Livestock - Broilers and layers
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I am willing and currently hold commercial insurance
