Total land size in acres
6 titles with different sizes, total of 1,185 acres: N1/2 of N1/2 DL 433: 133 acres, 23 acres above water and usable. W1/2 DL 438: 320 acres. DL 445: 212 acres. NE1/4 DL 438: 160 acres. Block A DL 436: 200 acres. SE 1/4 DL 435: 160 acres.
Wooded Area
Yes - Wooded acreages in parantheses. All sizes are rough estimations: N1/2 of N1/2 DL 433: 133 acres, only 23 acres above water of dammed Ootsa Lake and usable (5 acres) . W1/2 DL 438: 320 acres (120 acres). DL 445: 212 acres (82 acres). NE1/4 DL 438: 160 acres /140). Block A DL 436: 200 acres (145 acres). SE 1/4 DL 435: 160 acres (140 acres).
Cultivable Area
Cultivable areas, used for hay and grazing, in parantheses. All sizes are rough estimations: N1/2 of N1/2 DL 433: 133 acres, only 23 acres above water of dammed Ootsa Lake and usable (18 acres) . W1/2 DL 438: 320 acres (200 acres). DL 445: 212 acres (170 acres). NE1/4 DL 438: 160 acres (20 acres). Block A DL 436: 200 acres (55 acres). SE 1/4 DL 435: 160 acres (20 acres).
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Current use
- Livestock -
- Hay & Forage -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The lands were used from the beginning for grazing cattle and hay production. Since the present owner purchased the property in 1998 it was leased out for grazing and haying.
Road Access
Yes - From Burns Lake 60 km paved highway and then 40 km good gravel road (under highway condition).
Electricity
Yes - BC Hydro
Cell Service
No - No cell phone connection on the property but nearby. Land line and internet in all buildings.
Long-term goal or vision for land
One or more farmers, making good use of the different lots while I stay on the N1/2 of N1/2 DL 433, working on my project: https://www.ic.org/advert/likeminded-people-wanted-for-an-intentional-community-on-an-organic-lakefront-farm-in-the-wilderness-of-bc-canada/. Ideally, the farmer(s) and possible community members work together in many ways possible.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - Wildfire risk exists, but all buildings are surrounded by grassland only. Grassfires are the only risk for our buildings. We are prepared with fire fighting equipment including sprinklers on all roofs.
Current residents living on property
Yes - The owner.
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Barn, shop and farm house.
Land is fenced
Yes - Haylands are fenced. Fences are not in good condition.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - 45 hp Kubota tractor, 7.5 ton excavator, dump truck with trailer, Ford F150 pick up, 16 feet trailer, horse trailer, post pounder.
Water rights to these sources
Yes - Water rights to Ootsa Lake.
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Livestock -
- Grain -
- Seed -
- Hay & Forage -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Mixed -
- Flower -
- Greenhouse -
- Bees -
- Mushroom -
- Nursery -
- Other -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Preferred arrangement
- Lease -
- License -
- MOU -
- Business Partnership -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes - Yes, but only possible in certain areas since I am not a farmer myself.
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - I need to understand the background, farming education/experience, reputation and reliability.
Agreement duration
Open to negotiate and the desires of the farmer.
