Other experience/agricultural/business training - 35 years in restaurant industry.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - full business plan for pig farm and retail expansion.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - personal savings and possible investors.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
No
Project
Farm Name
High Life Pork Farm
Farm Project Description
We want to offer a sustainable local product with full transparency from pasture to plate.
We would like to start a small local pig farm, market, educational facility, with the big picture of becoming a true Agroturismo. A destination for locals and tourists alike, to eat, learn and relax.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
5-10 minimum with options to renew. ideally looking for 10+ years.
Ideal date to obtain land by
October or November 2021
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This farmer is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. For more information, contact azja@youngagrarians.org
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
3-5 acres
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
partially wooded area is fine.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
we prefer that part of the land is cleared or simply overgrown but ready for cultivation.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - it's not a requirement but it would consider it.
Need fenced land
Yes - perimeter fencing of property would be ideal. Willing to share cost if need be.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
access to a well would be great.
Need on-site housing
Yes - we are looking to live on site and therefore would want to build a second dwelling no larger that 1000sf. Already have building plans.
