Agriculture-related degree - Currently in the process of completing a diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Design
General degree - Degrees in Applied Social Sciences (Anthropology), Media Communications and Public Relations
Other experience/agricultural/business training - Diploma in Business administration (x2), Permaculture Design Certificate, Course in Regenerative Farming and currently working on training in soil health
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Currently building the foundations of a business plan but will be site specific and dependant
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - We have a modest amount to invest in start up with basic infrastucture, seeds, plants and livestock
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Open to conversations with potential investors or grant opportunities
Project
Farm Name
TBD
Farm Project Description
We are looking for an opportunity to establish a small regenerative farm in the Kootenay region. Our aim is to build a community focused business from the ground up with a focus on restoring landscapes, wildlife habitat and food security.
I'm currently studying soil microbiology through the Soil Food Web School with Dr Elaine Ingham and have aspirations of becoming a soil consultant for the area once I have completed my training. I'm looking for an opportunity to practice regeneration and contribute to our local community through food, education and job creation.
My partner is studying Horticulture and Landscape design and will be completing her diploma after finalising the last few subjects. She has a passion for plant and animal care, vegetable and herb production as well as baking, and would love to share this with the community.
We are looking to find a site to build a plan around, and this will depend upon the sites needs, landscape, location and infrastructure.
Preferred Arrangement
Registered Lease on Title -
Lease -
Transfer / Succession -
Sale of Land -
Duration of the desired agreement
1-10 years
Ideal date to obtain land by
May 2022
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
5+ acres with mix of garden, pasture and woodland
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes - If open to livestock in a wooded systems then between 10-50 acres
Cultivable Area (acres)
3+ if including pasture
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Ideally an area to grow mixed vegetables and herbs, pastures and forest for livestock.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - Situation dependent
Need farm buildings
Yes - If available they would be welcome, if not open to removable structures important
Need fenced land
Yes - Perimiter fence a bonus if not then allowing use of temporary/semi permanent fencing
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes
Need established water source and infrastructure
Depends on property layout and size, irrigation permit a bonus
Need on-site housing
Yes - We have partially off grid travel trailer (requires water and grey water), open to housing options too depending on situation
