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Diversified Dairy Farm Looking for a Home

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Land Seeker Details

Training
  • Agriculture-related degree - B.Sc.(Agr.)
  • Farm management (3 years+) - Sole Proprietor of boarding/training stable for 11 years
  • General degree -
  • General farming (3 years or less) - Employment on dairy farms
  • General farming (3 years+) - Maintaining my own small farm and garden
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - I am already milking cows, raising veal, beef and pork. I am willing to adjust my operations to suit my location.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - Some savings
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - May require loan or grant to finance expansion

Project

Farm Name
Hyperion Stud
Farm Project Description

To raise veal, beef and pork with the centrepiece being my herd of cows belonging to an endangered Canadian breed of cattle: Lynch Linebacks

Preferred Arrangement
  • Registered Lease on Title -
  • Lease -
  • MOU -
  • Transfer / Succession -
  • Business Partnership -
Duration of the desired agreement
possibly indefinite
Ideal date to obtain land by
summer 2022
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes

Land & Features Desired

Total Land Size (acres)
minimum 10
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - if available
Cultivable Area (acres)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - TBD
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area

Grazable

Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Barn(s) or loafing shed(s)
Need fenced land
Yes - Perimeter fencing to contain livestock; I can add fencing as needed, and supplement with electric
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - A tractor available to purchase would be a bonus
Need established water source and infrastructure
Water suitable for livestock watering; Water and drainage suitable for cleaning of dairy equipment and preparation of milk.
Need on-site housing
Yes - Housing suitable for a family
Production type
  • Livestock - beef; pork
Type of agriculture
  • Other - Biodynamic
Soil needs
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes - TBD
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