Mixed agricultural opportunity here in Saanich, near Victoria, BC. An older house on this property can be used as an agricultural building - microgreens, mushrooms, value-added processing, etc. It comes with an established cherry orchard that is ready for full production, as well as a newly installed greenhouse (30'x30'). All can be leased together, or separately, depending on the farmer's business plan. It may not be typical farmland, but could be a unique business opportunity for the right fit.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This land opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
2.5 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
3,000-sqft 2-story building + 1/4-acre growing space with a 30'x30' greenhouse + 1/4-acre cherry orchard
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
non-ALR
Current use
Orchard/Fruit - about fifty 5-6 year old cherry trees
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
flat and sloped areas
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The landholder has built a new home on the property, and the older house is available for agricultural use. There were 2 long-term tenants until recently - one that planted the cherry orchard, and another that were operating a nursery where the greenhouse is. All spaces are currently available for lease, preferably to one farmer who can operate multiple projects here.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
No - Hydro can be installed and extended to the house and greenhouse.
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
To have the land used for farming and food production.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners live on the property.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - The house, greenhouse, and old chicken coop.
Land is fenced
Yes - The orchard and greenhouse areas are fenced.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Other - city water
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable -
Seed -
Orchard/Fruit -
Mixed -
Other - microgreens, mushrooms, value-added processing
Practices preferred
Organic -
Conventional -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Soil details
Sloping -
Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
