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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
    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: ari@youngagrarians.org

      Address

      Courtland Ave
      Victoria, BC
      CA

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