This opportunity offers a turn-key market garden operation with potential for direct sales through farm gate and CSA. The land is located about 10 minutes from Nelson, BC, on the North Shore of the west arm of Kootenay Lake. The management of the farm is ideal for someone with a few years of experience in mixed production market gardens, small livestock and perennials (orchards), as there are 30 cherry trees located on the property as well. The farm has greenhouses for season extension and was previously certified organic.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
10 acres
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
3 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Up to 3 acres
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Established gardens, mixed forest and small orchard.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The landowners on the property ran a CSA for 3 years and were certified organic. There is a small orchard, area for layer hens and a duck pond used by the landowners.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landowners are a small growing family looking to find like minded people to share
community with on our property and who can primarily be responsible for the veggie gardens and sell enough produce to maintain farm status for the property.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Housing may be available. Open for discussion with interested farmers.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Excellent agronomic potential, was previously cultivated and certified organic.
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
