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Family of 5 seeks Farming Opportunity

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  • Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands -
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Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Farm management (3 years+) - humane, sustainable livestock ranching
Do you have a business plan?
No
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - CALA loan

Project

Farm Name
Ruminants & Regeneration (R&R)
Farm Project Description

Farm regeneratively using ruminant animals including cows, sheep and goats to efficiently, sustainably,and responsibly utilize land; livestock for direct market sale. Create or cultivate orchard and berries for homestead and market use. Pastured poultry for homestead and possible direct market sale. Composting for homestead use and possible local sale.

Preferred Arrangement
  • Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
Long term
Ideal date to obtain land by
Fall 2022
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)
3-100
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - We need a home and a barn.
Need fenced land
Yes - We need fenced land for livestock but can build.
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Tractor would be a bonus
Need established water source and infrastructure
Onsite; volume depends on the size of the acreage and corresponding livestock
Need on-site housing
Yes - We are a family of 5 and would live onsite.
Production type
  • Livestock - Cattle, sheep, goats, pastured poultry
  • Hay & Forage - Mixed grasses, clover, and forbs
  • Orchard/Fruit - apples, pears, raspberries, tayberries, blueberries
Type of agriculture
  • Organic -
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - Open to discussion
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