The owners of this opportunity near Nelson are looking for the right farmer/s and food forest / permaculture enthusiasts to join them to take over the management of the market garden opportunity on this unique EcoRetreat property on the mountainside of Beasley.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Land is currently planted with a perennial fruit orchard and area available for vegetable market garden production already fenced.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Land was historically used for dairy farming and still grows peonies in one area of the property. A food forest was planted this year, to provide fruit for the long-term on the property for retreat guests and community members.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The owners of this land would like farmers to provide produce for their Ecoretreat guests and local community members to buy from an farm store.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildlife and wildfire
Current residents living on property
Yes - 2 families reside on the property
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
Yes - Some of the market garden area is fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - Potential for on-site housing.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
