General farming (3 years+) - Small hobby farms, internships, workshops and woofing
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Over 10 years experience in building and construction
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Currently in progress
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings for start up capital
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Investors, loans or grants
Project
Farm Name
Unity Farms
Farm Project Description
Our farm's main focus will be on the production and distribution of organic micro greens and gourmet mushrooms, grown in an indoor greenhouse for year-round production. We will also provide various fruits, vegetables, and canned goods to local markets, grocery stores and restaurants. Our farm will consist of small scale green houses, vegetable gardens, berry patches and orchards. We will also incorporate farm animals such as chickens for eggs, and goats or sheep to help fertilize soil and create balance within the farm.
Our passion as farmers is to live in harmony with the land and to improve the land in every way possible. We will do this by practicing permaculture techniques and supporting bio diversity within our cultivable area. This includes bee keeping as well as planting various flowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, wild edibles, and other beneficial perennials.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
MOU -
Other - Lease to own
Duration of the desired agreement
3-5+ Years
Ideal date to obtain land by
May 2021 - May 2022
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
10-20+ Acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - 2-10 Acres
Cultivable Area (acres)
3-5 Acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - Planting more fruit and nut trees. Expand vegetable gardens if necessary
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Preferred state of cultivable area, would include, but is not limited to, fertile, loamy soil with minimal flooding. Will restore the soil if needed. Waterway close by, such as stream, pond, river, or lake would be preferred.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Although our vision and independence is very important to us, along with freedom to express creativity.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Small green houses, sheds, chicken coop, and other animal shelters.
Need fenced land
Yes
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
Will need enough water for small scale farming using drip irrigation systems. A well or aquifer on site is preferred
Need on-site housing
Yes - A small dwelling for 2 people, we will build if needed
