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
23 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
10
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Hay & Forage - Fallow for 1 year after being in hay production for years
Current practices
Organic - (not certified)
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Natural grassy field waiting to be regenerated into sustainable production. There is old rock drainage in place throughout the fields that seems to be functioning fairly well.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
10 acres of open field is available for pastured poultry (eggs) operation, using organic and regenerative methods. It was producing hay as a side business for the previous owners, until 2020. They also had a small herd of cattle grazing the pasture at some point. Originally, it was a small dairy farm. We would like to see the land regenerated into productive pasture that can support healthy animals and ecosystems.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
We are working on developing a regenerative permaculture farmstead with a market garden, nut and fruit orchards, greenhouses, pastured poultry and livestock, and farmers who want to work collaboratively on the land. We feel lucky to be the stewards of this land, and want to share the opportunity with others to build productive and profitable farm businesses, that are socially and ecologically responsible.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Landowners live in one of the 2 houses on the property.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Open to discussion
Land is fenced
Yes - Field is partially fenced, but will require additional fencing for livestock.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Open to discussion
Water source
Pond/lake -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - For the animals. Irrigation potential to be determined.
On-site housing
No - Open to the farmer bringing their own RV.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Livestock - Pastured poultry (eggs)
Orchard/Fruit -
Greenhouse -
Bees -
Practices preferred
Organic -
Other - Regenerative, Permaculture
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Texture - Tsolum soil (rocky sandy loam over clay)
Good drainage - Old rock drainage in place throughout the field
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
License -
MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
