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Located in
  • Lower Mainland - Fraser Valley -
  • Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands -
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Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Agriculture-related degree - Sustainable Range & Forage Production, Olds College, Olds, AB
  • Farm management (3 years+) - 8 years experience in owning and operating our CSA, Flowers and Market Garden. Combined 20+ years growing experience of vegetables and flowers
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - We will develop a new business plan tailored to the property.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings. We will acquire funding as well
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - We will acquire an operating loan, and apply for available grants

Project

Farm Name
To Be Determined
Farm Project Description

We are open to discussing any opportunity, however, we would put preference to lease an existing operation. We bring with us a wealth of knowledge of vegetable and flower production, as well as pastured chicken and pork production. We are well versed in marketing, and customer retention, and prefer to establish mid to long-term relationships with clientele. We are willing to start from scratch as well if the right property is available.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Registered Lease on Title -
  • Lease -
  • Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long Term
Ideal date to obtain land by
2021 or 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)
2-20
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2-20 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Only if it is available
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Established

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - If available. We can construct temporary mobile units if required
Need fenced land
Yes - Preferred, but can fence ourselves if needed
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Preferably, but we can acquire what is needed as well
Need established water source and infrastructure
Dependent on size of operation
Need on-site housing
Yes - Preferably, but we can live off site as well
Production type
  • Vegetable - High Value and storage crops
  • Orchard/Fruit - If existing
Type of agriculture
  • Certified Organic -
  • Organic -
Soil needs
Good draining soil, non-flooding, gentle slope would be preferred. We will amend the soil as needed
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Yes, we will acquire any needed insurance. We have used Capri Insurance for market gardens in the past

Learn More

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Phone: 2506508573
Email: nolan.m.fisher@gmail.com

Address

Courtenay, BC, V9J 1P2
CA

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