Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This land opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. For more information, contact kiyomi@youngagrarians.org
Total land size in acres
22
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 10
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Long-term goal or vision for land
I would like to stay in my home on the farm, but looking to lease out the Blueberry fields, as it is becoming too much work for me. All of the infrastructure for BLueberries is in place - industrial coolers, freezers, packing shed, bird netting, sprayers, small tractors, wagons for hauling berries, etc. Complete Customer List - berries are fully sold out each season.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Can flood occasionally in winter, but drains quickly
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owner
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Barn and storage sheds
Land is fenced
Yes - partially fenced, currently horses are fenced in
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Depending on need
Water rights to these sources
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Soil details
- Thick topsoil -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- MOU -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Yes, that would be essential, as this is an existing business that would need a smooth transition
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
would depend on suitability and relationship that is developed, but long term is preferred.
