Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
16 acres
Cultivable Area
7.5 acres Blueberries + 8 acres Hay
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Top soil on clay base - all certified organic. Soil is very light and not compacted except in ditches running through and around farm perimeter.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Blueberries were planted in 1948. The back hay acres used to be for cows and vegetable gardens including Beans, Carrots, Potatoes, Raspberries, Corn, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Squash, Rhubarb, Zucchini, thornless blackberries (all mixed farming).
Road Access
Yes - Off of Hallert Rd with grass/dirt roads throughout farm - no heavy equipment used in past
Electricity
Yes - Yes with recent electric upgrades
Cell Service
Yes - Full service available
Long-term goal or vision for land
Maintain certified organic blueberries and crops while keeping the same mindset currently being done. The majority of sales are farm gate based, u-pick and frozen year round.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - Original land owners - 2 seniors.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Barn which has been converted to processing and storage area. Work shop with machine storage. 4 Car garage building. Milk House converted to shop and pointing shed. Original House that sits empty but needs work to make livable again.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Blueberry Cleaning Machine for processing, (2) small tractors, full tool shop, sickle bar cutter, rototiller, misc field equipment.
Water rights to these sources
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Fulfilling new entering farm with vast history of farming techniques used.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Open for discussion
