General farming (3 years or less) - Ran a successful market garden in Maple ridge for 1 year , Land was sold.
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Have ran a landscaping business for 3 years.
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - 1st year on-land operate a 1/3acre market garden, 2nd year introduce laying hen operation and pasture raised pork/beef feeders.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - Will need to secure funding prior to startup
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Loan, investor.
Project
Farm Name
Name to be decided
Farm Project Description
My operations are portable, and include Low impact infrastructure, with an emphasis on improving soil health and carbon draw down.
Market garden 1/3acre sz (100x50' beds)
Pasture raised chickens, pork, beef. Small scale (5-10 acres w potential to expand)
Producing food for local community with an emphasis on food security, I want my customers to feel confident they can rely on me and my farming practices to keep them healthy.
Potential for Community gathering events such as gardening lessons, Canning classes, on-farm dinners etc.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
5 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
August 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)
2-10acres
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - Doesnt matter but trees as wind breaks are welcome.
Cultivable Area (acres)
2-10acres
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
I will be installing deer fence around the market garden independently.
Fenced pasture area would be a bonus
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Open to landowner residing on property but do not want to be disturbing them with daily operations.
Need farm buildings
Yes - Outbuildings would be helpful, I do plan on having portable infrastructure eventually.
Need fenced land
No
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - Having access to a tractor with loader would be very helpful, I will be getting a tractor eventually.
Need established water source and infrastructure
16,000Gal of water/ week. 2,200gal/day. 6gal/minute. High pressure 3" line ideal. can work with low pressure and a tote system.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Space for Tiny home away from road preferred.
