Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
16
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The half acre available for farming was cleared several years ago and has since regrown with grasses, blackberry, thistle, etc and needs to be cleared again.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land has not been farmed, has been forest and partly cleared years ago.
Road Access
Yes - driveway access is alongside the available field space
Electricity
Yes - there is hydro to the property but no line yet to the field, though power can be brought to the available space
Long-term goal or vision for land
To see the land brought into production and use the potential of the space.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - renters live in a cabin on the property and the landholders visit on weekends
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - the farmer is welcome to bring their own housing to the land
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
- Other -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
up to 5 years to start with potential for renewal
