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Land available for market garden or small livestock grazing

Located in Kootenays D2b838eb 68e9 4b1c 8d3f 71e58e655e86
This opportunity offers 1.5 acres of open land for a possible market garden or greenhouse and up to 15 acres of partially wooded rolling hills for small livestock grazing.

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
15
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
15 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
Unknown
Current use
    Current practices
      State of the surface of the cultivable area

      Hilly.

      Description and historical use of land available for farming

      Hasn't been farmed. Has been spray free for 3 years.

      Road Access
      Yes
      Electricity
      Yes
      Cell Service
      Yes
      Long-term goal or vision for land

      Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
      Yes - Wildlife.
      Current residents living on property
      Yes - The landholder resides on the property 10 days of every month in the main residence.
      Availability of farm buildings
      No
      Land is fenced
      Yes - The land has some old barb wire around one portion but deer fencing would need to be installed around a market garden area and electricity is available for electric fencing for rotational grazing of small livestock.
      Availability of farm machinery and tools
      Yes - Landholder has some equipment that could be rented or value exchanged in some way.
      Water source
        Water rights to these sources
        Yes - There are two wells on the property, an agricultural water license may need to be applied for depending on scope of production.
        On-site housing
        Yes - May be opportunity to bring a tiny home or trailer, case by case basis.
        Restricted access of visitors
        No
        Types of production you are open to
          Practices preferred
            Agronomic potential
            Potential for livestock grazing and vegetable production if soil built up and land fenced.
            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)?
                Yes
                Agreement duration
                Negotiable.
                Last modifed over 1 year ago; never expires.