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New Farm Opportunity near Falkland

Located in Thompson - Okanagan E3b80fee e2f1 4c57 a7f3 fcddcd968390

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
9
Wooded Area
Yes - 1
Cultivable Area
1.5
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Mixed - Chickens and Sheep on part, rest is pasture.
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Formerly used for hay growth but has not been cultivated for several years.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

History is not completely known but looks like horses and livestock were main business in past.

Road Access
Yes - 10 minutes from Highway 97 with gravel road last few KM to property.
Electricity
Yes - Seperate panel and meters.
Cell Service
Yes - Spotty cell service but we have success with Wi-Fi calling over our internet connection.
Long-term goal or vision for land

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - In wildfire area but cultivable area has minimal trees and a creek running through.
Current residents living on property
Yes - We are owners living on the land.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - A one bedroom cottage plus a couple small outbulidings.
Land is fenced
Yes - Border and cross-fencing.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Possible use of tractor.
Water source
  • Well -
  • Pond/lake -
  • Stream/river -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Yes for domestic use. Will be applying for permit for agricultural use.
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock -
  • Grain -
  • Seed -
  • Mixed -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
  • Nursery -
Practices preferred
  • Certified Organic -
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - Field along creek is mostly free of rocks and sub-irrigated
  • Unknown - Not tested but seems healthy due to vigerous and very tall grass growth.
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
  • License -
  • MOU -
  • Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Open to short or medium length agreements. Depends on plan.

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Email: pascale@youngagrarians.org

Address

6826 Six Mile Creek Rd
Falkland, BC
CA

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