Yes - Available upon request. Please see farm project description for general details.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Personal savings.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - As land is secured, will apply for financial options such as grants.
Project
Farm Name
Farm Project Description
A small scale organic flower operation growing a diverse variety of annuals and perennials for both fresh and dried local distribution.
Responsible growing and business practices are central to the vision of the farm- offering organic and responsibly grown seasonal flowers is the mission.
The farm will rely on multiple sales outlets and income streams- selling wholesale, direct to consumer markets, and in-house design. Because the farm business will offer sustainable floral design services as well as workshops, clients will need to be able to tour the farm while planning for their events and come to the farm for on-site workshops. Depending on location, a farmstand could also be an option as well as the farm being an event site.
The farm will start small and will require both field space and greenhouse/hoophouse infrastructure. Potential space to expand is important for the long term future of the business.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term with a trial period is ideal. Around 10 years.
Ideal date to obtain land by
end of 2021 / early 2022
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
2-15 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
1-10 acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - If under 2 acres of cultivable land is currently available, ideally there is potential expand on or very near the same property.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Cleared field & infrastructure space, access to irrigation in place, fenced. Presence of greenhouses, hoop houses, or tunnels welcomed. Outbuildings, electricity.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Ideally, space with plumbing/electricity as well as storage space. Will require cooler space, workshop space, storage space.
Need fenced land
Yes - Ideally yes, but not a deal breaker.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Ideally yes, but not expected. Open to whatever equipment available- tractors, tools, etc.
Need established water source and infrastructure
Site dependent. Access to irrigation for three seasons important.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Ideally on site housing is available, but willing to commute if not.
