General farming (3 years or less) - 4 growing seasons as organic farm worker/community member
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - First Draft. Created for specific plot re 2023 season
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - $1500 for start up through to market stand. Additional available on monthly basis.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - Not for current season
Project
Farm Name
Green Heart
Farm Project Description
Seasonal veggies, herbs and flowers for 2023. Produce to be sold fresh at local Markets, and option to can and dry for sale at same. Plot rows arranged in 6ths:
1: Melons, cucumbers.
2: Market greens, green onions, root crops.
3. Herbs.
4. Experimental
5. 1/2 fresh flowers, flowers for drying.
6. Tomatoes, peppers, squash
As there is no greenhouse or location for inside starts for this year, the first week for Market-ready crops is estimated to be end May/early June. Additional non-produce items may be sold to enhance market stand appeal and draw in patrons. For example, herb scones and sage bundles made by GH. As season progresses and productivity of site is determined, Farmer will research interest in small CSA boxes and buyers for canned/dried products.
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Duration of the desired agreement
One growing season, with possibility of additional to follow
Ideal date to obtain land by
April 15.
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
1 acre. If parcel is larger, willing to share with others.
Wooded Area (acres)
Yes
Cultivable Area (acres)
1 acre to start.
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes
Zoning
ALR
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Ready to plant preferred - I.e. Previously used for gardening purposes
