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Enderberry Farm

Located in Thompson - Okanagan

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
21 ac
Wooded Area
Yes - 8 ac
Cultivable Area
11 ac, currently we have 2-3 acres cultivated and available for lease
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - Kitchen garden with surplus garlic and potatoes
  • Livestock - 1 ac dedicated to chickens and currently empty goat/sheep/horse pature
  • Orchard/Fruit - 1 ac tree fuit, .5 ac in berries
Current practices
  • Certified Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Land was used for a certified organic mixed market garden 2015-2021.

Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes - Surrounding barns have power. Potential to arrange space for on farm processing and even walk in cooler space onsite.
Cell Service
Yes - no issue
Long-term goal or vision for land

Ongoing organic vegetable/fruit/flower production. Perhaps an increased focus on hay production. Possibly horses one day.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes
Availability of farm buildings
Yes
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes
Water source
  • Well -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Grain -
  • Seed -
  • Hay & Forage -
  • Flower -
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
Practices preferred
  • Certified Organic -
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Texture - silty loam
  • Sloping - East facing slope. Some flatter areas.
  • General fertility (nutrients) - High pH, relatively fertile
  • Good drainage - No issues with water pooling. Lots of water available
Preferred arrangement
  • Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Year by year to start, ideally would love to have someone long term.

Learn More

Inquire about this listing

Phone: 250-804-3316
Email: pascale@youngagrarians.org

Address

64 Springbend Rd
Enderby, BC, V0E 1V3
CA

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