This opportunity in Fernie offers 10 acres of flat, open land for a market garden or haying. There is agricultural water capacity and potential for a long term arrangement.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
30 acres
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
10 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Agricultural, non-ALR
Current use
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Flat, sunny pasture with water access for irrigation.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Was used for grazing cattle more than 15 years ago but has not been in production since.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
No - As of now there is no electricity. It could potentially get be set up, but that would have to be discussed.
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The land has organic certification potential. The landholders are open to a market garden and/or haying operation on the land.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildlife - deer fencing needed for garden areas
Current residents living on property
No
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
No
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
