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Farmers Market Opportunity at Darkhorse Farms

Located in Thompson - Okanagan 2bc5156d 968a 435b 8f57 dfc14173e1f9

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
17 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - 2 acres
Cultivable Area
2 to 4 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - Possibility to expand areas by 1-2 acres
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - 1-2 acres currently used for vegetables or have garlic/asparagus and a few fruit trees growing
  • Livestock - Horse Boarding and training facility is run on the property. There is a possibility to have a flock of chickens.
  • Hay & Forage - 6 acres in hay
Current practices
    State of the surface of the cultivable area

    We have a lot of sandy soil here that is currently being improved with composted horse manure which there is plenty. There are some good south facing surfaces with easily accessible water to expand growing areas.

    Description and historical use of land available for farming

    This is a running horse boarding and training facility on a total of 17 acres. There is 2 to 4 acres of usable land for vegetables, chickens, fruit trees to expand or continue as a farmers market business that has already to some degree been established. For the 2021 season there is garlic planted, asparagus, and some fruit trees. We also had a list of preserves, soap and sourdough bread that was represented at some good markets as well as some customers already coming to the farm. Depending we also have the opportunity to run a flock of chickens with chicken coups and runs already established.

    Road Access
    Yes
    Electricity
    Yes
    Cell Service
    Yes - Rogers does not work as well here
    Long-term goal or vision for land

    My horse business is fully up and running but I like to have a responsible use for the composted horse manure and feel as I own land providing food is the responsibility of everyone. Looking for a harmonious partnership with one or two other entrepreneurs that would join in that vision. There are a couple of different living arrangement options on the land.

    Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
    No
    Current residents living on property
    No
    Availability of farm buildings
    No
    Land is fenced
    No
    Availability of farm machinery and tools
    No
    Water source
      Water rights to these sources
      No
      On-site housing
      No
      Restricted access of visitors
      No
      Types of production you are open to
      • Vegetable - asparagus, garlic and anything else that can be imagined.
      • Livestock - Chickens or other bird flocks.
      • Orchard/Fruit - Apple and plum trees are planted here
      Practices preferred
        Agronomic potential
        Good
        Soil details
        • Texture - Sandy soil that we have been improving with composted horse manure
        • Sloping - Both south and north exposures.
        • Good drainage -
        Preferred arrangement
        • Lease -
        Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
        Yes - Though I am not an expert!
        Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
        Yes
        Agreement duration
        Would be happy to find a long term ongoing

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        Phone: 778-554-3760
        Email: pascale@youngagraians.org

        Address

        232, HIGHWAY 97B,
        Enderby, BC, V0E 1V3
        CA

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