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25 acres near Barriere

Located in Thompson - Okanagan

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
25 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - about 5 acres is developed with house, small pastures, outbuildings, and a shop. The other 20 acres are wooded
Cultivable Area
about 20 acres, which is on mountain side, consequently there are some steep slopes. This area is suitable for sheep or goat pasture and/or sustainable Christmas tree farming (coppicing method) as a couple suggestions.
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - 90 acres borders my property. It is unused, it's possible the current owner is willing to the lease or sell.
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Livestock - I've raised beef cattle, sheep, pigs, laying hens, chickens and turkeys for meat.
  • Bees - I've had a few hives and sold honey
Current practices
  • Organic -
  • Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

In addition to my house, it has three small fenced pastures, plus a larger unfenced pasture; a chicken coop that houses up to 100 hens with outside fenced runs, two animal shelters, two sheds that holds feed and fencing/farming supplies, an open front, 2-bay "tractor" shed, and a fully stocked shop with a large inventory of carpentry and mechanical tools.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

prior to myself and partner purchasing this property, it was undeveloped, wooded, land that would have had range cattle grazing on it.

Road Access
Yes - 6415 Boulder Mountain Road
Electricity
Yes - House has full electrical power. The shop,
Cell Service
Yes - not great cell service - it's spotty on the property. certain areas have cell service, but other spots no.
Long-term goal or vision for land

My main vision is I hate to see the work that my late partner and myself did to develop this little farm go to waste. I am open to ideas from potential young agrarians, but it is suitable for sheep (for meat &/or for wool), poultry, pigs and honeybees. It could also be good for growing vegetables &/or berries. I have a old log barn that could be erected, which in turn could become the shop. The shop, in turn could become a foodsafe or commercial kitchen for processing canned goods such as pickles, jams, etc if that is what a young agrarian is seeking. Lots of potential

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfires are common in this area
Current residents living on property
Yes - I live alone in the house.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - outbuildings, chicken coop and shop are available. With the right fit/relationship with young agrarians, more buildings could be erected as required.
Land is fenced
Yes - some fenced pastures. The perimeter of the property is not fenced, but could be.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
  • Well -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Chinook Creek is just off my property - I have partial irrigation rights and full domestic water rights
On-site housing
Yes - I do have a spot for an RV or Tiny house or cob house or cabin. 50 amp electrical power hook-up is there.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable - Anything that grows here - I have had great success with a home garden. Berries would grow well here.
  • Livestock -
  • Orchard/Fruit - apple orchards have been grown here for the initial homesteaders
  • Bees -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Rocky soil - It's called Boulder Mountain (the road I live on) for a good reason. However, the farming, pastures and gardens grown on this mountainside are good.
  • Sloping - mountainside
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
    Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
    Yes - I am happy to work with the young agrarian, depending on what it is they want to do.
    Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
    Yes
    Agreement duration
    open to see what is required of young agrarian
    Last modifed 4 months ago; never expires.