I am looking for a person(s), preferably with some experience and familiarity, to assist in further developing a nursery and market garden near Cluny, Alberta. Should be able and willing to do a variety of things to develop the concept including marketing. Entrepreneur minded is an asset. Compensation to be discussed but could include share of produce, large space to grow what you want to sell for yourself, as well as housing and most food. Your own farm business! Site has been a part time hobby farm for me but now finding more time to develop it further. Upcoming projects include: various trees and shrubs to be transplanted and potted, shelter belt improvement, maintenance of established choke cherries and raspberries and market garden layout for growing whatever we decide. The site also has cold frame and greenhouse set up. Currently asparagus grows wild and so developing an asparagus section and planted garlic in last fall. There are lots of options!
Also wintering 5 beehives which can produce a fair bit of honey as well as pollinating the plants on the acreage. Have been doing bees for many years! Always have honey for sale. More bee boxes can be built, and can set up for wax melting and candle making. Ability to produce lots but need to be able to market it also. Looking forward to hearing from interested Agrarians and discussing further.
Land Details
Total land size in acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
up to 38 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
agriculture
Current use
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Part time hobby farm and nursery
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
Nursery and market garden
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Have a small tractor, skid steer, tiller to work with and farm tools.
Water source
Water rights to these sources
Yes - In 2021, I laid a 7 inch irrigation pipe that needs to be tweaked and manifolded to set up to water for the upcoming season. Lots of water.
On-site housing
Yes - Housing available in town of Cluny, 2 km from farm. Trailer or campers could be accommodated on farm.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Excellent! Established perennial plants and bees, as well as market garden (including greenhouse and cold frame)
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
No - to discuss
Agreement duration
6-8 months; also part time working projects are possible. Could look at other years also as the infrastructure is developed for a nursery and market garden and further opportunities .
