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Approx. 1 acre needed for organic garlic

Located in
  • Other - Sea to Sky corridor. Anywhere from Britannia Beach to Pemberton

Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Farm management (3 years+) - I grew up on a working 100 acre farm
  • General farming (3 years+) - I grew up on a working 100 acre farm
  • Other experience/agricultural/business training - I have lived and worked on a working farm from age 0-25.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I have grown garlic in Ontario of 3 years and currently have a 1/4 acre plot growing in the Squamish valley. I just do it to provide good organic local food.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Self funded.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes

Project

Farm Name
Field Stone Garlic
Farm Project Description

I have grown garlic in Ontario of 3 years and currently have a 1/4 acre plot growing in the Squamish valley. I just do it to provide good organic local food. I plan to sell it online and at a farmers market. I will no longer have access to the current plot and want to expand to approximately 1 acre area. I am flexible on the size.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Lease -
  • MOU -
  • Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
1-5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
August 1 2021
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
0.5-2
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Preferably agricultural land.
Cultivable Area (acres)
0.5-2
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - I am not really sure what is being asked here.
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Preferably an existing farm field. and or an area that has been laying in fallow for a period of time.

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - I am fine with just using a corner of a field from an existing farm.
Need farm buildings
Yes
Need fenced land
Yes
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
None.
Need on-site housing
Yes
Production type
  • Vegetable - Garlic
Type of agriculture
  • Organic -
  • Other - Sustainably produced using organic and permaculture practices
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - I am ok with getting insurance.
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