General farming (3 years+) - 15 years farming livestock and feed production.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Certified heavy equiptment mechanic, welding, carpentry, animal husbandry, gardening and crop harvesting, healthcare
Do you have a business plan?
Yes
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Already in operation
Project
Farm Name
Ram n Ewe
Farm Project Description
Family run farm. Expanding sheep operation, currently 160 commercial meat production ewes. 300 laying hens. Working Livestock dogs. Have some equipment and looking to expand with larger property with hay potential. We have our own solar system and can supply our own services in off grid eco-friendly lifestyle. We also keep bees for honey production and many other back to basics skills. Prefer some outbuildings/infrastructure but can provide our own if the right place. Require water availability. Will relocate to any area in BC for right opportunity.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Other -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 years minimum
Ideal date to obtain land by
Unable to relocate until after lambing 2021 but open to negotiating lease prior to.
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
160 acre minimum
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Some tree areas needed
Cultivable Area (acres)
As much as possible
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
In production
Open to landowner residing on property
No
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes - Prefer fencing for sheep but able to cover cattle fencing with sheep fencing.
