Farm management (3 years+) - Owner/ Operator of Flower Farm
Do you have a business plan?
Yes
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Self-funded, + I have my pre-existing infrastructure/seeds/tools etc.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes
Project
Farm Name
Still Wild Gardens and Design
Farm Project Description
Experienced, small scale flower farmer looking for land for the 2021 growing season. Organic principles are followed for growing.
Ideally looking for space that is roughly 5000sq.ft, full sun and with water access to set up drip irrigation (common hose bib will work for this).
I am planning to grow out my dahlia collection (20+ varieties, with an estimated 1,500 plants this year), along with some of my top selling annual crops.
My main sales stream was wholesale to florists, which is the market I intend to test out this year, as I rebuild my business in a new location. My business is registered , and I carry 2 million in liability insurance for the properties I grow on. Any leads, new connections and conversations are appreciated!
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
MOU -
Duration of the desired agreement
1 year
Ideal date to obtain land by
April 2021
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1/10 acre
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
1/10 acre
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Ready to be tilled, and planted.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes
Need fenced land
Yes - If deer are present in the area, fencing will be necessary
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
Typically, I water twice a week throughout the summer growing season (May - August)
Need on-site housing
Yes
Production type
Other - Cut Flowers
Type of agriculture
Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I already have insurance and can make amendments if necessary
