Other experience/agricultural/business training - Self Employed Contractor for 8+ yrs. Started Urban Farming in 2018
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I am aiming to grow 100k to 150k worth of product with a profit margin of approx. 40%
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I have a some funding
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Open to Investors/Grants for larger projects
Project
Farm Name
Dove Tree Farms and Furniture Co.
Farm Project Description
Dove Tree Farms and Furniture Co. was established in 2018 as an Urban Farming project. As a self employed contractor, the project was mainly setup as a self-teaching endeavor, so I could gain the skills necessary for a larger plot. I am know ready for said larger plot. I have some funding available for modular production needs but am looking for a plot that has fencing, access and water ready to go or at least could be ready with minimal resources. I am strictly looking to setup vegetable production and not animal/livestock production. As the name suggests, I will be building furniture through the off season, but I do not require the leased land for this portion of my business.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
2-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This farmer is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. For more information, contact azja@youngagrarians.org
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1/4 acre to 3 acre
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/4 acre to 3 acre
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
I would like to find a piece of land with fencing, access and water already available. I would contribute labour to upgrade such services, however my funding will not allow any significant investment into these items.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Assorted Market Garden Vegetables
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Preferably a soil that could be worked and ready to plant within a season.
