5-6 acres of cleared farmland are available on this 10-acre ALR property in the Comox Valley. Most of the land is currently in hay, but the landholders feel that there is much potential for more farming activities here, including livestock grazing or market gardening. They're looking forward to connecting with an established or aspiring farmer who could bring this land to its full potential.
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
9.9 acres
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
probably about 5-6 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Current practices
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Front field (2-3 acres) is fully cleared and is currently in hay. Has good drainage and shallow well available. May require trucked water or investment into rain water capture to sustain summer irrigation. Area is fenced.
Back field (5-6 acres) is mostly cleared, with some Christmas trees growing in a small section. Large spring fed pond is available to back field for irrigation but the infrastructure for irrigation has not been set up yet. Area is fenced and there is also a fenced pass to connect front field to back for movement of livestock.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
We currently hay our two fields (front and back) but feel there is potential for many more farming activities. We have raised cattle on the land a few years ago (only 4) and have had free range chickens (~20). There is a barn and storage sheds available for shared use as well.
Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
My husband and I love our land but feel that there is so much more that can be done here. Unfortunately, we just don't have the time to fulfil those dreams ourselves and we are hoping a mutual agreement with an established or aspiring farmer could bring this land to its full potential.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - We live in the main home and a rental home is tenanted.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Barn and storage sheds plus some animal shelters.
Land is fenced
Yes - Basic farm fencing to separate front and back fields, plus fenced path connecting the two fields for livestock movement and grazing control.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - We have a tractor and hay equipment that we could agree on term of use for.
Water source
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
Practices preferred
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
Preferred arrangement
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
