Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
1/4 - 1/2 acre
Cultivable Area
1/4 - 1/2 acre of property space available, river irrigated, preferably farmed regenerative or using permaculture
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - The farm is 5 acres of land total including a small, orchard, vineyard and raspberry patch, horses are occupying 2.5 acres of pasture land , all other areas are negotiable to be farmed
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Orchard/Fruit -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Partially set up with permaculture beds, options for creating a good forest and bare land available that needs to be cultivated (lots of composted horse pooo available)
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Originally a hobby farm with sheep on pastures, the original owner planted fruit trees, a small vineyard (vinifera varieties, mostly Pinot noir) we have added lots of permaculture beds and a raspberry patch.
Road Access
Yes - 6219 sundown road
Electricity
Yes - Loads of outdoor plugs
Cell Service
Yes - Yes but spotty ;)
Long-term goal or vision for land
We would like to see the farm as a lead by example property displaying regenerative agricultural practices and small plot intensive farming.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - I am the owner of the farm, this is my primary residence and I have a tiny house available for rent
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Commercial kitchen on the property available for rent for the production of value add products
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Ride on mover, tiller (which hopefully won’t be used much) atv with trailer, weed eater
Water source
- Well -
- Stream/river -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Water rights to the river and a registered well
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - With respect to the landlord
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Bees -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Teach you what little I know ;)
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - 3 personal/work references would be lovely
Agreement duration
Start with one year and see how it goes?
