General farming (3 years+) - Raised in cattle ranch 10 yrs, greenhouse propagating, 3 years with livestock currently
Do you have a business plan?
Yes - Basic plan for farming with cattle, sheep, chickens, and organic produce
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
No - We have invested roughly $50,000 in livestock and infrastructure so far. We are looking for partner(s) in order to move our venture forward
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - If the farm needs infrastructure, we would need an investor to help our with that and upgrades to our herd until they can be self-sufficient
Project
Farm Name
Circle of Sages Ranch
Farm Project Description
Small herd of cattle (currently 3)
Sheep 54
Chickens.. plan is for 50. Currently none owned by us
Plant -perennials- current stock of roughly 900+ plants
Small amount of growing beds. Needs to be expanded to grow more produce!
Preferred Arrangement
Lease -
Sale of Land -
Other - Any affordable arrangement to lease or own land would be acceptable
Duration of the desired agreement
3 - 5 years preferably
Ideal date to obtain land by
September 2023
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes
Land & Features Desired
Total Land Size (acres)
25 acres+/- 100
Wooded Area (acres)
No
Cultivable Area (acres)
2-10
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
No
Zoning
Either
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Fields or pastures that have at least been cultivated at one time
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes
Need farm buildings
Yes - Barn or sheltered area to give birth in and/or treat animals
Need fenced land
Yes - Livestock fencing for sheep and cows
Need farm machinery and tools
Yes - If available.. tractor, tiller, etc
Need established water source and infrastructure
To feed animals and possibly irrigate gardens
Need on-site housing
Yes - We need to see the animals every day. It makes the most sense to live on site
