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Farming and living potential on 40 acre homestead

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
This 40 acre property has about 2 acres of open field space available for farming as well as permaculture inspiring perennial plantings and room for much more. Come to collaborate with the landowner or work on your own project. There is potential for living on site in an RV but the set up this year is rustic.

Land Details

Total land size in acres
40
Wooded Area
Yes - approx 20 acres, backing onto Mt Richards as well
Cultivable Area
2+ acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - there is lots of space depending on your vision
Zoning
A2
Current use
    Current practices
      State of the surface of the cultivable area

      currently grass

      Description and historical use of land available for farming

      Road Access
      Yes - driveway comes along the field edge
      Electricity
      Yes - there is power available at one corner of the property currently
      Cell Service
      Yes
      Long-term goal or vision for land

      Produce as much food as possible, need more people to bring the land to its potential.

      Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
      Yes - bears are in the area, there is some electric fencing in place
      Current residents living on property
      Yes - landowner lives on site
      Availability of farm buildings
      Yes - there are some sheds
      Land is fenced
      Yes - several acres are fenced, including 2 acres of open field space
      Availability of farm machinery and tools
      Yes - there is a 80 hp tractor
      Water source
        Water rights to these sources
        Yes - water access is from two large ponds (for both swimming and irrigation). drinking water is brought in from town
        On-site housing
        Yes - there is potential to live in an RV already on site or you could bring your own accommodation
        Restricted access of visitors
        Yes - to be discussed
        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)?
                Yes - landowner is happy to collaborate or work together on projects
                Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
                No
                Agreement duration
                one year to start with potential for long term
                Last modifed 12 months ago; never expires.