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Irrigated community land near downtown Nakusp

Located in Kootenays
Overlooking Arrow Lake, minutes from downtown Nakusp, are over 400 acres of arable land available for community food production!

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
472 acres
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
400+
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
366 acres in the ALR, 108 outside the ALR
Current use
    Current practices
    • Organic -
    State of the surface of the cultivable area

    The property overlooks Arrow Lake and is partially wooded, sloping gently towards the water.

    Description and historical use of land available for farming

    Road Access
    Yes
    Electricity
    Yes
    Cell Service
    Yes
    Long-term goal or vision for land

    The farm's vision and primary goal is to create a vibrant combination of three communities - a lifelong living community farm for people with special needs, low-cost living for active 50+ seniors, and small plots of land for young agrarians to farm and collectively raise livestock. The result is a win-win-win scenario that benefits all three groups as well as the economy of the surrounding area. Everybody has a place here. They also have multiple business opportunities throughout the farm, utilizing water, development land and our abundant resources. They are offering new farmers the opportunity to be part of a community project in a beautiful, picturesque location with the chance to grow crops, share storage, supply food to others, and collectively raise a variety of livestock and poultry. Their family members may find jobs on the farm that meet their skills. Plots of farmland will be leased, at an affordable price, to individuals who wish to grow food for themselves or the surrounding community. There are also plans to create a tools and equipment compound for the shared use of the farming community. For a small herd of cattle, shared costs and labour will be considered. The farmers may also find support from other residents for assistance in planting, harvesting, maintenance, sales, and marketing of their locally-grown produce.

    Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
    No
    Current residents living on property
    Yes
    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
    On-site housing
    Yes - Space is available for mobile housing (trailers, tiny houses). The long-term vision for the land is to have a community eco-village with members having access to land for food production.
    Restricted access of visitors
    No
    Types of production you are open to
    • Vegetable -
    • Livestock -
    • Grain -
    • Seed -
    • Orchard/Fruit -
    Practices preferred
    • Organic -
    Agronomic potential
    Good
    Soil details
    • Good drainage -
    Preferred arrangement
    • Lease -
    Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
    No
    Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
    Yes
    Agreement duration
    Negotiable

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    Inquire about this listing

    Email: hailey@youngagrarians.org

    Address

    Naksup, BC
    CA

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