These beautiful 3 acres of farmland on West Saanich Road have been in production since at least the 1970s, and is managed organically. The current farmer is leaving the site and the landholders are seeking a new farmer with good experience and a strong business plan to make productive use of the land.
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. To start a conversation, contact azja@youngagrarians.org
Total land size in acres
10.5
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - the space is nearly three acres, with no room to expand. The landholders want the farmer to take on management of the entire space.
State of the surface of the cultivable area
weedy beds, managed using permaculture principles. a small fruit tree orchard is also available to the farmer if wanted
Description and historical use of land available for farming
organic vegetable production
Road Access
Yes - easily accessible from a short driveway off west Saanich Road, but the field cannot be driven into in the winter months
Electricity
Yes - there is power available on site
Long-term goal or vision for land
To have the space well maintained and used productively by an experienced farmer in a long term arrangement. Open to various types of production.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - owners live on the property, the leasing farmer needs to be mindful of the home space
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - there is an approximately 15x50 greenhouse for the farmer's use, and potentially access to a storage building, to be discussed
Land is fenced
Yes - The area is fully deer fenced and needs ongoing maintenance. The farmer is welcome to enhance the deer fencing as needed for their operation if desired.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - bring your own tools/equipment
Water rights to these sources
Yes - a 600 gallon per day trickle fill cistern is used for irrigation water, water must be used mindfully but has been enough for past farmers
On-site housing
Yes - no ability for the farmer to live on the land
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - farm workers are okay but no farm stand/members of the public to the property - to be discussed
Types of production you are open to
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
short term to start with goal of long term if the arrangement is going well
