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Fenced land for small market garden

Located in Kootenays 31ad88ee 3fd0 49de 9c18 d244dd426f87
The landowners who reside on this property in Harrop-Procter are making their deer-fenced market garden space available. The soil is rich and there is ample water available.

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
> 1 acre
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
.25 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Current use
    Current practices
      State of the surface of the cultivable area

      Landowners are tilling the cover crop in spring 2020.

      Description and historical use of land available for farming

      Used by owners for own production but has been fallow for a few years.

      Road Access
      Yes
      Electricity
      Yes
      Cell Service
      Yes
      Long-term goal or vision for land

      The landowners would be happy to see this space being utilized to grow local food.

      Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
      No
      Current residents living on property
      Yes
      Availability of farm buildings
      Yes
      Land is fenced
      Yes
      Availability of farm machinery and tools
      No
      Water source
        Water rights to these sources
        Yes
        On-site housing
        No
        Restricted access of visitors
        No
        Types of production you are open to
          Practices preferred
            Agronomic potential
            Land was previously farmed by landowners who grew veg and perennials without spray.
            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.
                Last modifed over 1 year ago; never expires.