Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
2.5 acres total, in 4 seperate irrigation zones, 3 zones .70 acres each, 1 zone .5 acres
Cultivable Area
2.5 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Option to lease one or more irrigation zones from .7 acres each
State of the surface of the cultivable area
This fall ground will be cultivated and rotovated. Prepared for any type of crop planting next spring.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Prior to 2018 land had been in small plot vegetables, and then Haskap berries.
Electricity
No - Not at this time, may be an option though.
Long-term goal or vision for land
Would like to lease for small scale vegetable plantings.
Option to divide total 2.1 acres into 3 separate parcels. One per irrigation zone.
3 parcels .7 acres
Annual lease for first year, option for longer lease in future.
$1,000.00 per parcel per season, $900.00 per parcel if one were to lease all three parcels. $ 225.00 per parcel for Comprehensive insurance coverage. Water levies, and taxes included.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - landowners living on property
Availability of farm buildings
No - small sheds for tool storage would be allowed.
Land is fenced
Yes - New 2019 8' deer fence
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
- Irrigation system -
- Other -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - No residential building options.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Access for leasing farmers & workers. Non public access.
Types of production you are open to
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Soil grittiness -
- Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - 35 + years of horticulture experience
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - prefferred, prior land leases.
Agreement duration
Annual
