Total land size in acres
0.5
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Not used for agriculture -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Cleared and flat land totaling just under 0.5 acres.
Nice silty loam soil with the rare fist-sized rock.
There is a ditch running along the edge of the land. Well draining, does not flood. There is a dugout for drainage as well.
Fully fenced, backing onto the Cowichan Valley Trail.
Likely compacted due to former use as cow pasture.
Left fallow in 2022.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Road Access
Yes - Accessible to within 50 meters. Gate that allows vehicle if needed, but not compacted.
Electricity
No - Plans to run electrical eventually. Home has electrical but is ~400 feet from plot.
Cell Service
Yes - Not great service.
Long-term goal or vision for land
Develop the land for farming use.
Prefer to have someone who understands the principles of regenerative agriculture and integrated pest management. Organic and permaculture fans are welcome, but not required. Please note that we are not exclusively organic on the rest of the property.
Would like to build the soil for future use. Someone who wants to develop the land as a system, thinking of outputs and inputs and reducing energy use as much as possible.
Would like to collaborate on things like composting, companion planting, and utilizing the ecosystem.
It is highly desired to reduce the use of chemical inputs, especially fertilizers.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Couple and their dog live here.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - 1000 sq ft barn, several outbuildings (coops, pens)
Land is fenced
Yes - Securely fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - Lots of hand tools, anything you'd need. Small gas front tine tiller. Open to purchasing more for collaborative usage.
Water rights to these sources
No
On-site housing
No - Building not allowed
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Would prefer limited access to non-farmer
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Mixed -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Other -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Soil details
- Texture -
- Rocky soil -
- Sloping -
- Slope orientation and degree of slope (specify) -
- General fertility (nutrients) -
- Good drainage -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Would prefer collaborative approach and sharing of labour
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - From past employer or landlord
