General farming (3 years+) - 13 years experience growing vegetables and fruit
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I’m currently at the beginning of establishing a farm/ business
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Not yet, I will be speaking with my bank next month
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - A loan is my primary hope but I’m unaware of any grants I may be eligible for
Project
Farm Name
TBD Farms
Farm Project Description
I would like to build a business growing up to two acres of vegetables and a small amount of fruit. Other possible sources of income may include micros/ shoots and gardening classes. I’m still unsure about how I will sell but I’m looking at all possibilities right now.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 years +
Ideal date to obtain land by
March 1, 2021
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2-5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
2+ acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Not essential but would be nice
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Fallow/ Grazing
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - No problem
Need farm buildings
Yes - Somewhere to have a cooler and store equipment would be great
Need fenced land
Yes - Ideally but not essential
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
Large volume supply preferred. I’m willing to purchase my own irrigation equipment to suit the sites water supply
Need on-site housing
Yes - This would be a huge perk but it is not a necessity
Production type
Vegetable - Mixed vegetables and herbs, large variety