Apprenticeship - Horticulture Apprentice Year 2 (UBC)
General farming (3 years or less) - Managing and General Labour in Production Greenhouses and hobby Farms
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Regenerative Agriculture; 17 week workshop
Do you have a business plan?
No - In the works.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings, work on side.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - I will be applying for grants and loans.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
Looking for land to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs, using only organic and regenerative practices. Wherever I farm I want to give as much back to the land that I/We take. Using Polyculture and organic practices, to not only improve production but support native flora, fauna, and entofauna in the area. As well, incorporating animal husbandry not only for harvest but for IPM and closing nutrient gaps on the farm.
Needing production greenhouse/s, and field/s to fulfill my vision of growing large amounts of therapeutic/tea herbs, vegetables, berries, fruit, and grain, and a processing shop or shed for drying, packing, and canning.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 to 10 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2 - 40 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
2 Acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
No
Need fenced land
Yes
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Water rights/Access is a must.
Need on-site housing
Yes - or space for a 5th wheel.
Production type
Vegetable - Using Polyculture and crop rotation, I will use a large variety.
Livestock - Eventually, introducing ducks, chickens, rabbits, and cattle.
Grain - Cover crops
Orchard/Fruit - Variety of trees, for perma/poly-culture
