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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
      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
        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
          Practices preferred
            Agronomic potential
            Good
            Soil details
              Preferred arrangement
                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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                Email: nyree@youngagrarians.org

                Address

                Naksup, BC
                CA

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