This ALR land in Central Saanich has just over 1 acre of open field available. It is best suited for low intensive crops like grains or garlic, but also open to a small market garden managed by a small group of people.
Land Details
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
3.5 Acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
Approximately 1 acre
Expansion potential (acres)
No
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture -
Current practices
Conventional -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
Grass, garlic harvested in 2024
Description and historical use of land available for farming
This land is located within the ALR in the prime farming area of Central Saanich. In recent years, it has been leased to local farmers who had planted flax and sunflowers, winter wheat, then garlic. The field is on a gentle East-facing slope with good sun exposure and excellent drainage. It has good agronomic potential for a farmer who wants to work at a smaller scale - grains and low intensive crops like garlic would be great, or a small market garden. No animals.
Road Access
Yes - Separate gate and driveway
Electricity
No
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholders are food-lovers and advocates for locally grown food! They would like to have the land used for farming, and contribute to the local community.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - Landholders live in the house.
Availability of farm buildings
No
Land is fenced
Yes - The entire property is fenced.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
Well -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No
Restricted access of visitors
Yes - Prefer to have only a small group of people on the land.
Types of production you are open to
Vegetable - Garlic, or other low intensive crops
Grain - First choice
Practices preferred
Organic -
Conventional -
Agronomic potential
Good
Soil details
Texture - Sandy loam
Sloping - Gentle East-facing slope
Good drainage -
Preferred arrangement
Lease -
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
