Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Total land size in acres
2 acres
Expansion potential (acres)
No
State of the surface of the cultivable area
There is 2 acres that is part of a total 3 acre parcel. The owners home and yard make up the other acre. It is a flat piece of land in the valley bottom.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
Was a mixed fruit orchard until about 1980. Has been an alphalpha field for a few years, and has been used for growing ground crops for the last 25 years or more.
Road Access
Yes - Municipal roads on 3 sides of th farmable area
Electricity
No - could possibly be available at property line.
Cell Service
Yes - good cel service
Long-term goal or vision for land
We would like this land to be healthy and productive for many years to come, and hope it can contribute to our overall privacy and security, not to mention helping to feed people healthy food, or providing agricultural products.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - The Similkameen river is about 3 blocks away, although historically, there has never been floodwaters on this property.
Current residents living on property
Yes - owners live on one end of the property
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - currently has a 6 foot deer fence on the North and South sides, East end of the property is open to a street, and the West is owners residence.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water rights to these sources
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Our privacy is paramount! Minimal traffic and employee visits would be mandatory
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Flower -
- Bees -
- Nursery -
Practices preferred
- Certified Organic -
- Organic -
Agronomic potential
I don't know
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
No
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes - we are assuming potential farmers will be screened by Young Agrarians and ourselves
Agreement duration
depends on the farming plan, and would have to be discussed with potential farmers. Longer leases, for an orchard, for example, are NOT preferable!
