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.
Current use
- Livestock - Cattle -
- Livestock - Pigs -
- Poultry - Layers -
- Bees -
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, shop and outbuildings have full electrical power.
Cell Service
Yes - not great cell service - it's spotty on the property. certain areas have cell service. However, I have decent wifi, so wifi calling is good.
Long-term goal or vision for land
My main vision is to have someone passionate about a farming venture utilize the property/farm that my late partner and I worked hard to develop. All who come here comment on how beautiful and peaceful it is. I am open to any and all ideas from potential young agrarians. It is suitable for all types of agriculture including, but not limited to, sheep (for meat &/or for wool), poultry, pigs and honeybees.
It is also 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 - all outbuildings, chicken coop and shop are available to be considered.
Land is fenced
Yes - some fenced pastures. The perimeter of the property is not fenced yet.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - I have a tractor, excavator, 2 quads, 1 side-by-side, a farm truck, a shop full of carpentry tools, toom any farm tools and implements to mention that are available to be considered for use by young agrarians.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Chinook Creek is just off my property - I have partial irrigation rights and full domestic water rights
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - I am happy to work with the young agrarian(s) to share my knowledge and what we have done to date.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
open to see what is required of young agrarian
