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Transition Opportunity - Rabbits, Sheep, and Chickens

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 437cd67d c7d7 4852 927d 6ae083923dcd
This is a 2-acre semi-rural property conveniently located in the Royal Oak neighbourhood in Victoria. Great opportunity for a new or experienced farmer who are interested in working with the landholder to transition the existing livestock (rabbits, sheep, chickens) over. Livestock facilities and pastures are fully set-up, and mentorship will be offered.

Land Details

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
2 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Livestock - rabbits, sheep, chickens (eggs)
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

pasture for sheep + barn/coop for rabbits and chickens

Description and historical use of land available for farming

For the past 35 years, the land has been used to graze sheep, raise hens, and breed rabbits (for show and meat).

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

The landowner wishes for the land to be used for farming and remain a productive yet natural space.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - landowners live on the property
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - rabbit barn, chicken coop, sheep shelters, storage
Land is fenced
Yes - fully fenced for animals
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Other - municipal water
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - preferably few visitors, as it is a quiet residential property
Types of production you are open to
  • Livestock -
  • Mixed -
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
    Preferred arrangement
    • Lease - gradual transition preferred
    • Business Partnership - current flock of lambs
    Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
    Yes - animal husbandry
    Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
    Yes
    Agreement duration
    2+ years

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    Email: kiyomi@youngagrarians.org

    Address

    Courtland Ave
    Victoria, BC
    CA

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