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Land on Farm & EcoRetreat minutes from Nelson

Located in Kootenays 3a0b8358 8744 45c6 8c31 ea3915fe873d
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)?
                Yes
                Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
                Yes
                Agreement duration
                Long-term

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                Email: nyree@youngagrarians.org

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                Beasley, BC
                CA

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