Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
148
Wooded Area
Yes - ~70 acres of rough pasture/forest
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Fields available for livestock production, area can be fenced off for additional crop production.
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Hay & Forage -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Green pastures and hay fields nestled in an oxbow of the Fraser river. Room for grazing animals and small scale agriculture projects.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Road Access
Yes - Short drive over a rough in sections gravel road, 5 minutes from highway 16.
Electricity
Yes - Off the grid but produce power off our creek.
Long-term goal or vision for land
Landowners would like to see the land stay in production and are looking for good neighbours to provide support with watching and maintaining the current farm infrastructure and operations. Capacity to keep additional livestock as the fields are not fully utilitzed and there is plenty of space for additional crop production.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - Good privacy between main residence
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Sheep and poultry barns in use by owner, but could be potential for sharing infrastructure
Land is fenced
Yes - Good fencing, well maintained
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Water supply is from 2 creeks which run through the property but no well. Full water rights on both creeks including domestic, livestock, irrigation and power production.
On-site housing
Yes - Spacious 2 bedroom home.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
Soil details
- General fertility (nutrients) -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
long term preferred
