Other experience/agricultural/business training - Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Scaled farm operations over a 6 year development period consisting of Greenhouse Operations, Raised Garden Beds, an Edible Forest Garden and Cidery
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Finalizing forecasted financial statements and required investment activities; will be available September 15, 2020.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - We are interested in investors, grants, and business partnerships
Project
Farm Name
TBD - Will depend on the site and location
Farm Project Description
The farm will be developed over a period of 6 years incorporating the fundamentals of permaculture and sustainable small-scale farming practices inspired by the Bec Hellouin farm in Normandy, France. The first phase of operations will consist of Greenhouse Operations, Mushroom Cultivation and Raised Garden Beds. Over the first two years the farm will focus on building the business through innovative CSA box subscriptions, restaurant partnerships and investing in the development of the property. The second phase will consist of continued Farm Produce production with the addition of the Edible Forest Garden and Cidery and will take place from Years Three to Five of operations. The final phase will see the Raised Garden Bed islands become operational in addition to a Ornamental Garden that will incorporate seasonal plantings and fairy installations.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
15- 20 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
2022
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This farmer is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. For more information, contact azja@youngagrarians.org
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
4-6
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
4
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Willing to work with land that needs to be developed
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Depends on the lease agreement.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Would prefer but open to development
Need fenced land
Yes - Would prefer but open to development
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Would prefer but can source our own
Need established water source and infrastructure
Need access to a lot of water for Greenhouse, Raised Garden Beds, Edible Forest Garden and Pond - Raised Garden Bed Islands
