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Greenhouse berry production

Located in
  • Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley -
  • Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands -

Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Apprenticeship - Shipwright/boatbuilder
Do you have a business plan?
No - Working on it now.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings and income
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Loan and/or grant

Project

Farm Name
No name yet.
Farm Project Description

Year round strawberry production in greenhouses. Also microgreens and future development of raspberry production.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Registered Lease on Title -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 years minimum
Ideal date to obtain land by
Summer 2020

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
3
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
3
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Poor soil ok as this is not required for greenhouse production.

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Barn space if available
Need fenced land
Yes - Preferred but not essential
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Minimal as irrigation will be drip
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
  • Other - Berries
Type of agriculture
  • Certified Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Owner will be "additionally insured"
Last modifed 12 months ago; never expires.