Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
3
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Land has lain fallow since the Fall of 2019.
There are two large garden areas and a fenced pasture. We are open to the pasture being cultivated to grow vegetables.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The fields were previously used to grow strawberry and vegetables, and to pasture a couple of cows and goats. The farm has also been home to pigs and chickens (for egg production) in the past.
There is electricity to chicken coop and pasture area, which also has an automatic watering system for livestock.
Road Access
Yes - Easy access off Highway 10 and Colebrook Road
Electricity
Yes - Electricity to chicken coop and automatic waterer
Long-term goal or vision for land
We would ideally like to have the entire available area cultivated for food production, in whatever form that may take.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners of property have a home on the property as well as an operating business.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - large chicken coop or shed, sea-cans for storage
Land is fenced
Yes - Pasture area and one garden area is fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - tractor
Water rights to these sources
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Farmers and labourers permitted on site only; no customers. There may be some weekend restrictions periodically.
Types of production you are open to
- Mixed -
- Greenhouse -
- Bees -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
one year term to start with the possibility of a longer term agreement.
