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2-3 acres of land in Fauquier

Located in Kootenays

Land Details

Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
5
Wooded Area
Yes
Cultivable Area
3 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
Non-ALR
Current use
  • Orchard/Fruit -
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

The landholder currently grows 48 blueberry bushes. There are some fenced areas and an old garden that could be put back into production.

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Land was used for horses many years ago and now produced blueberries.

Road Access
Yes
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

The landholder resides part-time on the property and is interested in someone taking on a lease of the production on the land.

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Bears in the area
Current residents living on property
Yes - Part-time (seasonal)
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - Partially
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Livestock -
  • Seed -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Greenhouse -
  • Mushroom -
  • Nursery -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Good drainage -
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
Depends
Last modifed almost 2 years ago; never expires.