Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - A bit of everything; some personal savings, and a loan / investor opportunity
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
Mighty Fraser Farm Goods (name change probably according to location of land)
Farm Project Description
Market farm; annual fruit, vegetables, flowers and seeds with the predominant focus on fruit and veg for the sake of practical revenue. Sales: CSA / weekly harvest box programs, I also have years of farmers' market experience and sales to restaurants as well.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
3 to 10 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
May-Sept 2020
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
0.5 - 10
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
0.5-4
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferred to be cleared of any non-crop perennials (trees, shrubs). Preferred to not have a history of cover crop left to go to seed, i.e. vetch; to be mostly free of rhizomatous plants especially invasive species (Canadian Thistle).
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I am open to quietly and respectfully farming land adjacent to someone's home.
Need farm buildings
Yes - A minimum of a small general-purpose packing area or storage shed would be ideal, but not a deal breaker if not available
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - No, is the basic answer but the opportunity to rent a tractor would be welcomed
Need established water source and infrastructure
Unsure of exact water volume. I can grow crops according to available water amount, but some water should be available
Need on-site housing
No
Production type
Vegetable - Variety of annual fruit, veg and flowers, according to the nature of the land and tenure
Seed - Likely focus on 1-2 seed crops per year
Mixed - Flowering plants specific to native pollinator support
Type of agriculture
Certified Organic -
Organic -
Soil needs
I mean, gorgeous class 1 soil if given a choice...!!
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I am open to various mutually beneficial arrangements that provide the most reassurances and least stress for all parties
