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)?
