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  • Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley -

Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Farm management (3 years+) - 2+ years sole proprietor, 2 years partnership, 5+ years contract farmer
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - market farm operation: annual fruit, veg & flowering crops, perennials if lease length allows
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
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