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Cassidy Acreage

Located in Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

Land Details

Total land size in acres
1 acre
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
.5
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
  • Vegetable - Household garden
  • Orchard/Fruit - Apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, raspberries
  • Greenhouse - Plans
  • Mushroom - Plans
Current practices
  • Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area

Raise beds garden, native plants beds and lawn to be converted

Description and historical use of land available for farming

Road Access
Yes - 2 corner lot with access to 2 of the 3 roads
Electricity
Yes
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land

Expand food production on part of the land and rewild another part. Long term: develop income potential from mushrooms and microgreens. (Open to a compatible interest)

Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - 2 adutls
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - Ample storage for equipment and production
Land is fenced
Yes
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
  • Well -
  • Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - Camper trailer or tiny house possible
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
  • Vegetable -
  • Seed -
  • Orchard/Fruit -
  • Greenhouse - Space already prepared
  • Bees -
  • Mushroom -
Practices preferred
  • Organic -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
  • Rocky soil - Soil is not the same on all parts of property
  • Thick topsoil -
  • Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
  • MOU -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
Last modifed over 1 year ago; never expires.