Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
5
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes
State of the surface of the cultivable area
4 years of intense market gardening. Last year the ground was left fallow. We have only used organic compost & fertilizer to amend it.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The farm is setup with 23 field blocks of that are 42.5’x50’ independently irrigated (computer controlled). There are woodchip pathways around each field block. A 24th block can be added. We have an indoor washing area, a 10x10 walk in cooler, and a proper storefront on busy Aberdeen Road. We have a list of former CSA customers and a list of customers that currently buy eggs from our chicken operation. We have 2 15x50 Gothic arch greenhouses also with their own irrigation. We have a significant amount is racking to use for growing transplants in the hoop houses. We have a BCS with all the main attachments, we have greens harvesters and a tilther. We have a jang triple seeder with all the necessary seed plates.
We farmed it for 4 years very intensely but then ran into problems during 2021 with the heat dome and some other issues. In 2022 we had to find out her work in order to stay afloat financially so we did not farm it. Our family situation has changed and we will not be actively farming it for at least the next 5 years.
Road Access
Yes - Aberdeen Road in Coldstream.
Electricity
Yes - At the moment we use extension cords from the main house for electricity but there is a 200 amp service ready to hook up in the middle of the farm field next to the hoop houses.
Cell Service
Yes - We are in normal cell coverage.
Long-term goal or vision for land
We would like someone to be able to run a profitable market garden / farming coop from this property. We have invested a tremendous amount of money to make it a true “one stop shop” for all your veggie needs.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes
Current residents living on property
Yes - 7 people. Two families (4,&2) plus grandma.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 2 hoop houses. 15x50. Heated/air conditioned washing area, and storefront.
Land is fenced
Yes - Residential fencing on north side. Deer fencing on remainder.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - BCS with most attachments. Tilther, greens harvesters. Jang triple seeder with lots of seed plates. Greens bubbler, greens dryer. 10x10 walk in cooler. John Deere 2032r tractor with 5’ tiller. Lots of bins for harvest days. A small trailer to take produce to market.. Landscape fabric with holes in it for different crops. Quite a bit of insect netting. Drip and overhead irrigation options. Tomato/ cucumber hooks for greenhouses.
Water source
- Well -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
Yes - At the moment we cannot add any more homes to our property. If gramma passes on then yea there would be a residence available in the same building as the farm store. But at the moment she is living there. We may be able to have an RV on the property for a farmer but we would have to check with the city.
Restricted access of visitors
Yes
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Nursery -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - We can share what we have learned in the 4 years of farming.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
<=5 years
